how much do morel mushrooms cost
Prices for fresh morels can fluctuate daily. Our interviews indicate that in recent years, prices paid to U.S. harvesters for fresh morels have averaged around $5 to $6 per pound. In 1992, the average annual price processors paid harvesters for morels in Oregon, Washington and Idaho was $4.14 per pound. By 1996, the mean price for morels harvested in those states was $5.60 per pound. Dried morels command a higher price than fresh, since producing dried mushrooms requires more labor and equipment.