Illinois Tops U.S. in Pumpkin Production Despite Recent Decline in Value

Illinois tops U.S. in pumpkin production despite recent decline in value – Center Square

Illinois led the nation by producing about 485 million pounds of pumpkins in 2024, or about as much as the next four leading states combined. According to the Census of Agriculture, Illinois had 524 fresh market pumpkin farms in 2022.

Illinois tops U.S. in pumpkin production despite recent decline in value

(The Center Square) – Despite a recent decline in production value, Illinois is far and away the leader when it comes to one Thanksgiving dinner staple.

Illinois tops U.S. in pumpkin production despite recent decline in value

(The Center Square) – Despite a recent decline in production value, Illinois is far and away the leader when it comes to one Thanksgiving dinner staple.

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