How do I Tap a Maple Tree?
University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Hopkins discusses the best method to safely tap a maple tree.
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How do I test the quality of my homemade maple syrup?
Demonstration on how to test when sap becomes maple syrup. Different tools are discussed.
How Many Taps?
Tapping guidelines written by state regulators haven’t always kept pace with changes in industry practices or understanding of the science of sap flow, and researchers are working to update tapping guidelines.
How Microbes Affect Maple from the Tree to the Finished Product
Maple conference presentation on the effects microbes have on sap, syrup, and maple trees.
How often should you replace droplines?
Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of replacing droplines on sap yields. The research outlined in this article outlines several replacement strategies to allow producers to determine the cost-effectiveness of each.
How to Choose an Evaporator
When choosing an evaporator, it’s important to find the right size, fuel type, and tools to maximize efficiency.
How to Identify and Control the Sugar Maple Borer
The sugar maple borer, Glycobius speciosus (Say), a long-horned wood boring beetle, is a common pest of sugar maple (the only known host) throughout the range of the tree. Although borer-caused mortality is rare, infestations lead to value loss through lumber defect caused by larval galleries, discoloration, decay, and twisted grain.
How to Tap a Maple Tree
This video demonstrates how to properly tap a maple tree.
How to Tap Maple Trees and Make Maple Syrup
A basic guide to tapping trees, collecting sap, and boiling on a small scale.
How to Use Maple
Join Future Generations University Appalachian Program and guest speaker Catherine Belisle, Ph. D., Cornell University, as she discusses “How to use maple” Catherine will breakdown maple syrup into a science and discuss various maple foods and beverages that can be created and sold.