Researchers at Michigan State University are exploring the possibility of cultivating morel mushrooms in the U.S.
Ag economics professor Steve Swinton tells Brownfield, “Even though it’s difficult to cultivate them outdoors and we’re still learning how to do this in the United States, the prices are high enough that there’s hope that with even with fairly low yields, you might still be able to make a profit.”
Swinton says foragers surveyed during 2021 reported selling wild morels for around $35 per pound, and prices have only turned higher.
