Which crop was the top acreage harvested in Kansas in 2010?

In 2010, wheat was the top crop by acreage harvested in Kansas, reflecting the state's agricultural heritage and climate suitability for wheat production. Kansas is known as the "Breadbasket of America" due to its significant wheat production, particularly hard red winter wheat, which thrives in the region's soil and climate conditions.

The focus on wheat is also tied to its economic importance for the state and its role in both domestic and international markets. The other crops, although important, did not match wheat’s acreage in that particular year. Corn and soybeans, while they are major crops in the United States, have traditionally not been the primary focus of Kansas agriculture relative to wheat. Grain sorghum is also a key crop in Kansas but again, in terms of acreage in 2010, it did not surpass wheat. This highlights the dominance of wheat in the region's agricultural practices and its well-established position in local farming systems.