Improve Yield and Profits: Replace and clean taps and drops
Using new or clean taps and droplines has a significant impact on sap production.,
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Should droplines be replaced when using check valve adapters or spouts?
Since check valve adaptors and spouts reduce sap backflow, this research studied whether or not dropline replacement is as important to improving sap yield when using these taps.
A model of the tapping zone
This article is intended to accompany the Tapping Zone Model available to download at the University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center (UVM-PMRC) website. It provides a general explanation of the model and how it can be used. The model can be used to estimate the chances of hitting conductive and nonconductive wood when tapping, and this can be used to assess the sustainability of current or planned tapping practices.
A Model of the Tapping Zone
A model that calculates the proportions of conductive and nonconductive wood in the tapping zone of a tree over time given user-input values for tree diameter and tapping practices.
2013 Maple Tubing Research
In 2013 a variety of spout and tubing cleaning and replacement options were tested to determine the extent of sap yield changes that would result. Most of these tests were done at the Cornell Arnot Research Forest.
How often should you replace droplines?
Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of replacing droplines on sap yields. The research outlined in this article outlines several replacement strategies to allow producers to determine the cost-effectiveness of each.
The Untapped Potential of America’s Sugar Bushes
Low utilization of available resources limits the U.S.’s maple syrup production.
Growth Rates of Trees Tapped With High-Yield Sap Collection Practices – Are Conservative Tapping Guidelines Sustainable?
The overall objective of this work was to determine whether existing Conservative Tapping Guidelines are appropriate and likely to result in sustainable outcomes when used with sap collection practices that result in higher sap yields.
Remaking Maple
Overview of new method of gathering sap from sugar maple saplings.
Beyond the Boil: Creative ideas for selling maple syrup and value-added products
Making value-added products, educating consumers, and creative strategies to bring visitors to your sugarhouse are all ways to increase profits for sugarmakers.