Sugarbush roots
The root systems of our trees are rather mysterious, and somewhat fragile. It pays to take precautions to protect the part of the tree that is not visible, just as we protect the rest of the tree that we can see.
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Sugarhouse Aesthetics: What The Public Sees
Some producers are willing to open up their sugarhouse doors to show the buying public how we make the sweet treat. Repeat customers know the quality of product produced, but for many consumers the operation’s aesthetics are critical to their purchasing habits.
Sugaring in the Fall
Sap can be collected and syrup produced in the fall, but sugar content is low and the practice raises additional challenges for the spring crop.
Sugarmakers as teachers
One way that maple producers can gain useful information is by attending the education programs put on by Extension in conjuction with county and state maple organizations, where speakers include not just university and government specialists, but also sugarmakers who share their knowledge and experience.
Sulfite Concentration in Pure Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a natural product free of artificial coloring or other additives. Regardless, some publications mention that maple syrup may contain sulfites. In this study, which is conducted by Center ACER in collaboration with UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, direct measurements of sulfites concentration in maple syrup samples collected during 2011 and 2012 were made.
Summaries of Research Presentations from 2015 NAMSC Annual Meeting
Summaries of Research Presentations from 2015 NAMSC Annual Meeting.
Summary of Research Presentations from 2016 NAMSC Annual Meeting
Summaries of research presentations from 2016 NAMSC annual meeting.
Survey of Important Issues Facing the Maple Industry
In October, in Green Bay, an informal needs assessment survey was conducted by Sumner Dole, Henry Marckres and Kathy Hopkins to identify the most pressing issues facing the maple industry.
Sweet maples
While it is possible to identify sweet trees through sap testing, the reasons why certain trees are sweet may be mostly genetic, and finding those genes may be no easy matter.
Sweet Signs Help with Marketing
Research shows that signs are the most effective means of communication. This article offers tips on how to make the best signs to attract people to your sugarhouse.