Kansas is the leading producer of wheat in the United States, particularly known for its high-quality hard red winter wheat.

The state of Kansas is often referred to as the "Wheat State" due to its dominant role in U.S. wheat production. The region's flat, expansive land, coupled with a favorable climate for wheat cultivation, allows Kansas to produce a large portion of the nation's wheat supply. Kansas grows both winter wheat, which is planted in the fall and harvested in the spring or early summer, and spring wheat. Wheat grown in Kansas is used for a variety of products, including bread, pasta, and cereals, and is a key export crop for the U.S.