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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Are NASS Maple Surveys Underestimating Production?
Some have questioned the accuracy of NASS’s Maple Syrup estimates. The most common criticisms typically include: some producers don’t return their report, some don’t report accurately, and some don’t receive a report. I will address each one separately.
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.
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.
North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual, 3rd Ed.
Since 1958 the North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual has served as a basic reference source for the production of pure maple products. This 2022 edition provides up-to-date, science-based information and recommendations relating to all aspects of the industry. The guidelines presented will help users ranging from the hobby and beginning producer level to those well-established in the industry. In addition, the information herein will benefit foresters, land managers, Extension and outreach personnel, and others aiming to provide assistance to those in the maple industry. Numerous photographs, tables, a glossary and hyperlinks to selected source materials are included.
This publication is also available in print, at www.mapleresearch.org/ordermanual.
Organizational Growth and Development or Is Your Maple Association Working?
Organizations grow and develop like children, animals or plants. Understanding organizational growth can help make sense of what is happening in maple producer organizations.
Perceptions of U.S. and Canadian maple syrup producers toward climate change, its impacts, and potential adaptation measures
The production of maple syrup is an important cultural and economic activity directly related to the climate of northeastern North America. As a result, there are signs that climate change could have negative impacts on maple syrup production in the next decades, particularly for regions located at the southern margins of the sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh.) range. The purpose of this survey study is to present the beliefs and opinions of maple syrup producers of Canada (N = 241) and the U.S. (N = 113) on climate change in general, its impacts on sugar maple health and maple syrup production, and potential adaptation measures.
Recent trends in the maple industry III – changes in sap yield
This research shows trends in sap yield in US states and Quebec from 2001-2014.
Recent trends in the maple industry IV – bulk syrup prices
This research shows the trends in bulk syrup prices in the U.S. and Canada between 1998 and 2015.
Recycling maple plastic
Sugarmakers use a lot of plastic. Recycling is a much needed option to avoid disposing of tons of plastic each year.