Effects of Spout and Drop Sanitation Strategy on Sap Yield and Net Profit
Calculates projected sap yield and net profits based upon known relationships between tubing aging and various management strategies under vacuum conditions.
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Energy Efficiency in the Sugarhouse
Boiling syrup is energy intensive, but there are ways for sugarmakers to calcuate and improve their energy use.
Entering and Judging a Maple Syrup and Maple Confections Contest
Entering a maple syrup/confection contest is a fun activity that can lead to assurance that you are producing the highest quality product possible.
Equating Syrup Price to Sap Price
In fairness to both sap producers and sap purchasers, the price of maple sap should be directly related to the price of maple syrup. This chart helps calcuate that value.
Estimated potential revenues from adding birch syrup production to an existing maple operation
An Excel spreadsheet that can be used to determine the potential yields and profit from producing birch syrup.
Everything you need to know about plastic maple syrup containers
Plastic is made from hydrocarbons derived from petroleum or natural gas. The hydrocarbons are formed into chains called polymers or plastic resins. Different combinations of hydrocarbon molecules produce different types of plastic. There are seven different types of plastic resins, each with different features. For example, some are resistant to acids and some to caustics. Others may be able to withstand high and/or low temperatures. Some plastics are rigid and some are flexible. There are impact resistant plastics and those that are not. Certain plastics provide a good moisture and/or gas barrier – several are appropriate for contact with food.
Farm Energy Best Management Practices for Maple Sugaring
A guide to energy efficiency in the sugarhouse.
Fertilizing a Sugarbush
This brochure is intended to help landowners and maple producers evaluate the nutrition of maple stands, and determine whether fertilization might be appropriate. There is an emphasis on learning some of the plants in your woods, as these are often valuable indicators of site quality, and are in many cases easier to interpret than chemical analyses of soil or leaves.
Field Guide for Monitoring Sugar Maple Bud Development
The timing and duration of budbreak of forest trees may be affected by biotic and abiotic factors. This manual provides a visual method for monitoring bud development of mature trees of sugar maple, Acer saccharum Marsh., from the ground. A spotting scope with a 15-45x zoom lens was used for bud rating. The user is supplied with close-up photographs and a brief description of each bud stage. Sample data sheets are also provided. This protocol is currently used in the Vermont Forest Health Monitoring Program.
Filtering Maple Syrup
Methods, tips, and hints to properly filter maple syrup to achieve clarity.