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Morton

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Oct 30, 2026

Adam WilbournHOST
52:57
3-2 at the halfway point.
Adam WilbournHOST
52:59
The pumpkin capital of the world is, according to the internet, Morton, Illinois.
Adam WilbournHOST
53:04
But which of these wrestlers is not from Illinois? I tell you.
Adam WilbournHOST
53:10
Keep you on your toes this quiz, doesn't it? Yeah.
Lauren MassarellaHOST
26:18
So even in other states, if you go to another state, it's likely, it's possible that they were being shipped in from Illinois.
Lauren MassarellaHOST
26:25
Morton, Illinois.
Lauren MassarellaHOST
26:26
Where the hell is Morton? It's near
Michelle AndersonHOST
26:27
Peoria.
Michelle AndersonHOST
26:28
It's near Peoria, Illinois, right? Okay.
speaker_0HOST
4:38
Not at all.
speaker_0HOST
4:39
In fact, a single town, Morton, Illinois, is known as the pumpkin capital.
speaker_0HOST
4:44
They supply nearly 90% of the North American processed market.
speaker_1HOST
4:48
That is insane for one town.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:13
So it's very easy and very convenient for a consumer.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:16
We also have our fresh turkeys that are farm-raised locally right in Morton, Illinois.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:22
It's a 100% natural bird.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:23
no solutions, never frozen, the fresh turkeys from Morton.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:29
So you can call and place orders for the fresh turkeys and the smoked turkeys now starting today at Taraski Meats.
Chris TrubinskyGUEST
30:35
Also, our hams will be taking orders for hams and our seasoned prime ribs.

9 MINS LATER

Darren PritchettCORRESPONDENT
39:29
High school volleyball regional action last night.
Darren PritchettCORRESPONDENT
39:31
In 3A at Springfield Landfear, Glenwood down Jacksonville 25-12, 25-23.
Mike HawkHOST
8:49
Miles, you're closer than you think.
Mike HawkHOST
8:50
Morton, Illinois.
Mike HawkHOST
8:52
Morton, yeah, yeah.
Mike HawkHOST
8:55
95% of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. are harvested in Illinois soil.
Mike HawkHOST
8:58
That's what I'm
Ted SmithHOST
8:58
saying.
Ted SmithHOST
8:59
When you have to do that kind of brag, like there's nothing else going on in your place.
Mike HawkHOST
9:03
And Morton is allegedly responsible for 80% of the world's canned pumpkin production.
Mike HawkHOST
41:09
Is it like Ames, Iowa? Miles, you're closer than you think.
Mike HawkHOST
41:13
Morton, Illinois.
Mike HawkHOST
41:14
Morton, yeah, yeah.
Mike HawkHOST
41:17
95% of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. are harvested in Illinois soil.
Steve HillHOST
41:20
That's what I'm saying.
Steve HillHOST
41:21
When you have to do that kind of brag, like, there's nothing else going on in your place.
Mike HawkHOST
41:25
And Morton is allegedly responsible for 80% of the world's canned pumpkin production.
Steve HillHOST
41:29
All right, now you're talking my language.
Ryan GlennHOST
39:31
So five to four to two.
Ryan GlennHOST
39:33
Next up, what city in the U.S. claims to be the pumpkin capital of the world? Morton, Illinois, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bakersfield, California, or Shelby, Michigan? Shelby,
Brie ConwayHOST
39:44
Michigan.
Brie ConwayHOST
39:45
Lancaster, California.
Brie ConwayHOST
39:49
Second one.
Jared GallegosHOST
39:49
It's somewhere Illinois.
Brie ConwayHOST
39:51
Morton,
Ryan GlennHOST
39:53
Illinois.
Mark EllisonHOST
1:53
In botanical terms, what is the specific name for the type of fruit produced by pumpkins and other hard-rinded squashes characterized by a thick rind and fleshy interior? Question 3.
Mark EllisonHOST
2:10
Which U.S. state, home to the town of Morton nicknamed the Pumpkin Capital of the World, produces the majority of pumpkins grown for canning and processing? Question 4.
Mark EllisonHOST
2:26
Despite the name, most pumpkin spice blends are made entirely of warm baking spices.
Mark EllisonHOST
2:32
What common ingredient is famously not part of the blend? Question 5.
Mark EllisonHOST
4:09
Its tough outer rind and many seeds are hallmark features.
Mark EllisonHOST
4:13
Question 3.
Mark EllisonHOST
4:14
Which state leads U.S. processing pumpkins? Home to Morton.
Mark EllisonHOST
4:19
Illinois.
Brian SimpsonHOST
20:57
Closer.
Brian SimpsonHOST
20:58
Morton, Illinois.
Jean TaylorHOST
21:00
Okay.
Brian SimpsonHOST
21:00
Home of the Libby's Pumpkin Industry.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
39:08
Walt Beeser comes in at right end, replacing Larry Stevens.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
39:12
Walt Beeser of Morton, Illinois, junior at 193 pounds.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
39:14
Defensively in the backfield, we have for Illinois, Popey backing up the left side, Borio backing up the right side, Herb Nethery at left halfback, right halfback Stan Wallace, the fullback, or rather not fullback, but safety man is Alfred Grusty, one of the fine ballplayers on defense.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
39:30
White flag tee out to the right this time for Stanford on first and ten.

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