Beef is Kansas’ top contributor in output to the state’s economy at $11.7 billion, according to the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA). Additionally, the sector supports the most jobs direct, indirect and induced in the state at more than 38,600. In recognition of beef’s impact on Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly once again has declared May as Beef Month.
Kansas ranks third in the nation in three commodity groupings: all cattle and calves, cattle on feed and commercial red meat production. According to KDA, all cattle and calves, totaling 6.15 million head, account for 7.1% of the nation’s total inventory, while 18% of total U.S. cattle on feed 2.6 million are in the state. Additionally, Kansas produces more than 5.8 billion lbs. of commercial red meat production, or 10.7% of the U.S. total.
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