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Illinois remains the top U.S. pumpkin producer, growing over half the nation’s pumpkins despite a 30% drop in 2024.
Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the U.S., accounting for over half of all pumpkins grown nationally, according to USDA data cited by Reader’s Digest.
The state produces about 485 million pounds annually, with most grown in Morton, known as the “Pumpkin Capital of the World,” where a Nestlé/Libby’s plant processes roughly 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin.
Illinois dominates in processing variety cultivation, far exceeding states like Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Despite a 30% production drop in 2024 due to extreme weather, Illinois remains the leader, though states like New York and Wisconsin saw gains, signaling emerging competition.
Illinois sigue siendo el principal productor de calabazas de los Estados Unidos, cultivando más de la mitad de las calabazas del país a pesar de una caída del 30% en 2024.