<p>The value of domestic mushroom production topped $1 billion for a third in a row as reported by the USDA. An approximately 895 million pound crop from 2012-2013 shows an overall 14% increase in production since 2009 -2010. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) provides an annual report on domestic mushroom production, which was released on August 20, 2013.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>According to a press release, issued by the Fresh Mushroom Council, Pennsylvania accounted for 62 percent of the total volume of sales and second-ranked California contributed 13 percent similar to 2011-2012. Mushroom Council President, Bart Minor, said, “Mushroom Council shipment records show fresh shipments have grown 11% over the last three years. The Mushroom Council data compares favorably with IRI reported scanner sales that also show mushroom volume grew 4% from July 2012 through June 2013.More pounds shipped at higher prices is the very definition of strong demand”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>All types of mushrooms are in higher demand, from Brown mushrooms which includes Portabella and Crimini varieties, to specialty mushrooms such as Shiitake, Oyster and other varieties. The report surveys all domestic production of mushrooms from (July 1, 2012 to June 31, 2013).</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.usda.gov/nass/PUBS/TODAYRPT/mush0813.pdf" target="_new"> Mushroom Council </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
