Mushroom Production by State 2026
Agaricus Mushroom Production (Lbs)
State | Mushroom Production 2024 (lbs)↓ | Total Mushroom Production 2023 (ft²) | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pennsylvania | 593,145,895 | 15,000,870 |
 | California | 106,828,909 | 4,661,800 |
 | New Jersey | 87,979,307 | |
 | Oregon | 7,110,910 | 760 |
 | New York | 1,265,578 | |
 | Wisconsin | 1,250,665 | 8,000 |
 | Virginia | 807,777 | 31,600 |
 | Nevada | 762,136 | |
 | Washington | 620,678 | 176,000 |
 | Minnesota | 470,617 | 51,200 |
 | North Carolina | 321,970 | |
 | Hawaii | 295,000 | 1,100 |
 | Massachusetts | 276,049 | |
 | Ohio | 170,697 | |
 | Missouri | 141,124 | |
 | South Carolina | 15,081 | |
 | Kansas | 11,250 | |
 | New Mexico | 10,765 | 75,408 |
 | Delaware | 3,600 | |
 | Illinois | 321 | |
 | Alaska | 1,600 | |
 | Arkansas | 2,750 | |
 | Colorado | 221,130 | |
 | Georgia | 301,920 | |
 | Idaho | 7,200 | |
 | Indiana | 18,000 | |
 | Michigan | 13,500 | |
 | Mississippi | 8,100 | |
 | Oklahoma | 927,720 | |
 | Texas | 1,176,260 |
- Data pertain to mushrooms legally grown for consumption as food items. Data on production of fungi that contain the compound psilocybin (commonly referred to in the illicit drug trade as “mushrooms”, “magic mushrooms”, or “shrooms”) are excluded.
- Individual data may not have been released for certain mushroom types and/or operations. As such, the sum of individual data points may differ from the overall total.
Mushroom production in the United States is primarily concentrated in Pennsylvania and California. Pennsylvania leads the nation in mushroom cultivation, with a significant contribution to the overall production. The state’s favorable climate, particularly in regions like Chester County, provides an optimal environment for growing various types of mushrooms.
Following Pennsylvania, California also plays a notable role in mushroom production. Although its output is not as extensive as Pennsylvania’s, California’s mild climate in areas like Monterey County supports mushroom cultivation.
The dominance of Pennsylvania and California in mushroom production underscores the importance of favorable climatic conditions and agricultural expertise. While other states may engage in mushroom cultivation to a lesser extent, these two states remain the key contributors to the nation’s mushroom supply.
