Sap sugar within, between seasons at UVM PMRC
Changes in the amount of sugar in maple sap vary within a sap run, from day to day, throughout the season, and from year to year.
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Researchers downplay fall tapping
Three-year study finds little payoff in sap yield for sugarmakers who tap in the fall.
Some quick tips to achieve higher sap yield
Increasing the yield of sap from maple trees is the goal of most maple producers. While getting there isn’t a matter of one simple thing, by
following best management practices and paying attention to detail it is possible to increase sap yields, often quite dramatically. Includes links to videos.
Allergens and Maple Syrup Production
Processing maple syrup into value-added products can increase product diversity, sales and producer profits. When considering the variety of potential value-added products, such as salad dressings, coated nuts, seasoning products, and sauces, it is important to evaluate the ingredients for their allergen risk potential and add the proper allergen statements to food product labels. This will ensure that you produce quality products and protect potentially susceptible consumers.
Grade Blending: A New Calculator to Get Blended Syrup in Grade
The Cornell Maple Program has developed a new, user-friendly tool to calculate how much of each syrup you would need to blend. This calculator will only help sugarmakers using digital light meters that give the percentage of light transmittance (%Tc) through your syrup.
State Regulations for Maple Production
Cottage food laws vary considerably from state to state, and are generally intended to be a way for small farmers and food processors to establish small businesses offering value-added food products. Some states require food producers to pay a fee, obtain a permit or license, or register with the town, county or state. Periodic health inspections of home kitchens and even product testing may also be required depending on location.
Some quick tips to achieve higher sap yield
Increasing the yield of sap from maple trees is the goal of most maple producers. While getting there isnÕt a matter of one simple thing, by following best management practices and paying attention to detail it is possible to increase sap yields, often quite dramatically.
We made Beech Syrup!
By tapping the trees for sap collection, it may be possible to create value from the beech trees in your forest.
Check valve spouts with 3/16-inch tubing
Details a study of 3/16″ tubing conducted in West Virginia.
When Tubing is Tapped Out: Recycling Maple Plastics
As the maple industry has grown, so too has the use of plastic sap tubing. Solutions are needed to help producers dispose of tubing when it is past its useful life, in ways that ensure it is not merely ending up in landfills.