The Popular Peanut

Americans eat more than six pounds of peanut products each year. According to the American Peanut Council, peanuts are the 12th most valuable cash crop grown in the United States, with a farm value of more than one billion U.S. dollars. To celebrate the popularity of the peanut on National Peanut Day (September 13), here are some interesting facts about the nut and its health benefits.