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.
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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.
Estimating Twig Starch Content in Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum): Evaluation of the Visual Technique
Root starch has been used to estimate tree vigor and health with some success. A visual method of starch determination similar to that already used for roots has been undertaken for twigs. If successful, this method would simplify the process of assessing overall tree health and vigor in sugar maple trees.
Evaluating Processing Methods to Produce Safe, Shelf Stable Maple Sap Beverages for Small Operations
In order for sugarmakers to take advantage of the newfound interest in maple sap beverages, processes must be developed that would allow small scale producers to process and package maple sap safely, efficiently, and economically. We investigated several methods that might be employed for seasonal markets during the harvest season of January-April.
Evaluation of Alternative Sap Ladders: Summary of 2002-2003 Research Project
This research project was established in the spring of 2002 to study the technique of lifting sap with simple “sap ladder” tubing structures. It was conducted during the production seasons of 2002 and 2003 in an operational setting at Wheelers Maple Products in Lanark County, Ontario.
Evaluation of Sugar Maple Dieback Trends in the Upper Great Lakes Region
Crown dieback and declines in tree health of sugar maple (Acer saccharum) have been reported on various land ownerships in the western Upper Great Lakes region in recent years (MDNR 2009, 2010, 2012). In some areas, the crown dieback has affected high-value crop trees. Historically, sugar maple dieback (fig. 10.1) has been reported more frequently in the eastern part of its range and has not been described on the same scale in the Great Lakes region since the 1950s and 1960s (Bal and others 2015, Millers and others 1989). As a result, fewer studies of canopy health of sugar maple exist in the Midwest than in the Eastern United States.
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.
Examining the impact of seed production on sap sugar content
Sap flow is only part of what determines the total amount of syrup made (and how much money ends up in a syrup producer’s pocket). New research suggests sugar makers may be advised to look to their trees’ canopies as well as the weather forecast if they want to predict the tapping season.
Excerpts of Postings About Leader Check-Valve Adapters on www.mapletrader.com
Feedback received from early users of Leader check-valve adapters, developed by the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center.
Excess Manganese Reduces Chlorophyll in Sugar Maple Leaves
The objective of this study was to examine leaf chlorophyll responses of sugar maple seedlings exposed to excess Mn.