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United States Standards for Grades of Maple Syrup

Voluntary U.S. grade standards are issued under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, which provides for the development of official U.S. grades to designate different levels of quality. These grade standards are available for use by producers, suppliers, buyers, and consumers. As in the case of other standards for grades of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops these standards are designed to facilitate orderly marketing by providing a convenient basis for buying and selling, for establishing quality control programs, and for determining loan values.

Date:
March 2, 2015

Tapping Red Maples

While sugar maples are the gold standard for sap production, red maples are also an important source of sap for maple products.

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
March 1, 2015

Rethinking how we determine sap prices

A table to help determine sap prices, and commentary on the factors that should be considered when purchasing sap.

Publication:
Maple Syrup Digest
Date:
February 1, 2015

Choose wisely when selecting where to tap

Knowing when, where, and how to tap is critical to making good maple syrup and keeping trees healthy.

Publication:
Farming, the Journal of Northeast Agriculture
Date:
January 1, 2015