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General Mushroom and Industry Information

 

General Mushroom Presentation Module

Foodservice Brochure 

Mushroom Varieties Poster

 

 Production

National Agricultural Statistics Service - NASS reports

   At the USDA National Agricultural Statistics website:

Step 1 - Select a group: Select Specialty Crops

Step 2 - Choose a commodity: Choose Mushrooms

Click on Search to obtain the current NASS reports and charts 

  Production, Import and Shipment Statistics

  Mushroom Per Capita Consumption - Dec. 2005

  Basic Procedures for Agaricus Mushroom Farming - 2003

  Factors Affecting U.S. Mushroom Consumption - March 2003

  Commercially Grown Mushroom Varieties 

 

 Industry Studies

2010 NRA Forecast

2008 SFM Benchmarking Report

2009 Technomic AAU Study

Mushrooms on the Menu 2009

 

Food Safety

Visit the Food Safety section of the American Mushroom Institute's Web site to find research information, best practices and programs.

 

USDA Reports

Mushroom Per Capita Report - Dec. 2005

Food Consumption (Per Capita) Data System

 

Foodservice Video

Please contact the Mushroom Council at 408-432-7210 or info@mushroomcouncil.com to request your own copy of the Culinary School CD.