Ranking Of States That Produce The Most Peanuts
Georgia produced the most peanuts in the United States in 2020 followed by Alabama and Florida.
Ranking Of States That Produce The Most Peanuts
Georgia produced the most peanuts in the United States in 2020 followed by Alabama and Florida.
The United States produced 6.1 billion pounds of peanuts in 2020, up 667.4 million pounds from the prior year.
Georgia accounted for nearly 54% of U.S. peanut production in 2020.
About Peanuts
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober (US),[ pindar (US) or monkey nut (UK), and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers. It is classified as both a grain legume and, due to its high oil content, an oil crop
Uses
Peanuts have many uses. They can be eaten raw, used in recipes, made into solvents and oils, medicines, textile materials, and peanut butter, as well as many other uses. Popular confections made from peanuts include salted peanuts, peanut butter (sandwiches, peanut candy bars, peanut butter cookies, and cups), peanut brittle, and shelled nuts (plain/roasted).