Out of control foam can be a problem at the beginning and end of seasons. No big surprise but organic producers have more problems, with less options for defoamer.
Industry leaders say the future of maple in the U.S. is promising, with high demand. But other factors like labor shortages and invasive species pose challenges.
Cone filters should be kept damp and syrup poured through them should be very hot.
Sugarmaker Keith Dufresne of Williamsburg, Mass. taps a tree. Experts recommend a two-inch tapping depth, no more, for maximum sap yields.
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