A century ago, Illinois farmers led the U.S. in growing the most wheat. However, after World War II, the demand for corn and soybeans created a shift. Still, wheat remains an important crop in Illinois. Read on for interesting facts and stats about wheat.
Food products such as flatbreads, cereals, cakes, cookies, pretzels, pastries, pancakes and biscuits use red winter wheat. The variety doesn’t have the protein and gluten levels required for yeast bread.
See more: Farm Focus: Soybeans
