Proctor Maple Research Center Update
Dr. Tim Perkins, Director of UVM’s Proctor Maple Research Center, shares a review of the past year at PMRC and a collection of recent findings on topics related to sap and syrup production.
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Red maple as crop trees for maple syrup production
The often overlooked value of red maple trees for syrup production
Renting Taps to Enhance Viability
Can access to more taps improve your business? Do you own forest land that you’d like to lease to sugar makers? Mark Cannella, UVM Extension, provides information on leasing taps and different approaches to setting rental rates. He also shares the new UVM Sugarbush Lease Guide and Sugarhouse Lease Guide with participants.
Research into Designing a Walnut Specific Spile
During the 2019 sap season, Future Generations University, with funding from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, began a series of tapping studies on tree species other than maple. We tapped and made syrup from black walnut trees. We had trouble developing the expected natural vacuum on the 3/16-inch lines, even though they had plenty of slope. We assumed that the problem was related to vacuum leaks associated with a poor seal in the soft wood with the minimally tapered spouts.
Researchers downplay fall tapping
Three-year study finds little payoff in sap yield for sugarmakers who tap in the fall.
Resilient Businesses: Adapting to Change
Maple producers and sellers are adjusting many aspects of their businesses to adapt to the shifting environment of the national pandemic. During this session Mark Cannella, UVM Extension, shares successes and considerations from shifting operations, marketing, and financial approaches to remain viable. Canella is joined by Jenna and Jacob from Baird Farm to share some of their perspectives.
Reverse Osmosis for Maple Sap
Hurley Wisconsin maple program presentation by Joe Polak of Maple Hollow on using ROs to make your operation more efficient.
Sap Business Planning
Analysis of market for those interested in collecting and selling sap.
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.
Sap Yields and Tapping Stained Wood
The effects of tapping on trees, and how to avoid overtapping.