A production survey of sugarmakers
A summary of the current state of maple production in New England is based on surveys returned from approximately 163 sugarmakers in April, 2009.
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Alternative fuels for evaporators
Wood chips, wood pellets, and used vegetable oil can all be used to fire properly adapted evaporators. Each has advantages and challenges.
Are used maple spouts and new spouts equal?
Research results from experiments on sap yield using new and used spouts.
Avoiding equipment trouble
Common problems with sugaring equipment and how to avoid them.
Conducting and understanding experiments in maple operations
Research studies must follow certain rules in order for the findings to be valid. This column discusses a few of these simple rules: comparison of treatment vs. control, replication, dealing with natural variation, and statistical validity.
Energy use in maple operations
A summary of a presentation on energy efficiency in maple production.
Expanding trees: diameter growth in sugar maples
Tree growth rate can be an important indicator of how well the tree will heal from tapholes.
How deep do you tap?
An investigation into the impact of tap hole depth on tree health.
Invaders in the sugarbush
Invasive exotic plants are becoming more prevalent and can have a negative impact on sugarbushes. Maple producers need to know how to identify and eradicate invasives.
Maple production in 2010
A summary of the current state of maple production in New England is based on surveys returned from approximately 210 sugarmakers in April, 2010.