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U.S. Mushroom Sales Slip in 2005-06WASHINGTON - Aug 16/06 - SNS -- Sales of the 2005-06 U.S. mushroom crop are 843 million pounds, down 1% from both the 2004-05 and 2003-04 seasons, according to the USDA. Value of sales for the 2005-06 U.S. mushroom crop is $881 million, down 3% from the previous season and 4% below the 2003-04 season. The number of growers, at 305, is up 9 from last season. The average price is $1.05 per pound, down 2 cents from 2004-05. Sales reported by growers of Agaricus mushrooms for fresh market are 701 million pounds, up 1% from last season. Sales of Agaricus mushrooms for processing are 129 million pounds, 9% below last season. Value of sales for all Agaricus mushrooms totaled 841 million dollars, down 2% from the previous season and 4% below 2003-04. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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