A couple of existing threads have drifted off into discussions about this subject. I have posted this information before but its updated through 2016 now. I am posting again so that people will have the raw numbers when discussing what state produces the most in raw numbers, per capita, what state keeps them home which state loses them. Enjoy or ignore. 
Hit this link to get the facts and stats and you can then spin them.
Hit this link to get the facts and stats and you can then spin them.