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Abstract: This paper describes different ways and methods in the United States' mushroom industry of different composting techniques as well as comparisons between shelf systems, so called conventional standard doubles and modern tray systems. It tells of observations and recommendations while visiting mushroom growers throughout the country, and growing practices from phase 1 composting through all growing stages. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the techniques and methods of the United States' mushroom industry, which is the largest producer in the world. North America produces 26% of the total world production. Europe - mostly among common market countries - produces 31%, the Far East 17%, and all other countries together 26% of the total. Mushrooms, the fruiting bodies of edible fungi, are marketed fresh, canned, dried, freeze-dried, and frozen. However, canning is the main form of processing, but consumption of canned mushrooms differs markedly around the world. In the United States, processing accounted for 63% of total production, while 37% goes to fresh. In Europe the picture is just the reverse. There, the consumption of fresh mushrooms amounts to 65%, while processed accounts for only 35%. As the chart shows, most of the Far East's production is canned and exported to other countries.
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