From jack-o’-lanterns to pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin’s appearance at farm stands, stores, and bakeries is the de facto sign that fall has arrived. But unless it’s in a pie, you might not think about ...

Americans’ obsession with a certain fleshy, orange-colored vegetable has created handsome profits for farmers, canners, and sellers, and in the past decade, the pumpkin industry has flourished. From ...

Illinois currently holds the No. 1 spot for pumpkin production in the nation, producing three times more pumpkins than any other state. Mohammad Babadoost, professor for ACES, said that Illinois grows ...