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  • Sugarmakers discuss how much DE to use when filtering

    The "cake" in a filter press shouldn't be so packed in where is crumbles, say experts. That means you are using too much.

  • Season Update: Big runs in East; Midwest ending

    The Eldridge family of Sunrise Maple in Westfield, Pa. are sitting on 100 barrels made so far at their 65,000-tap operation. They had a massive run last week. From left: Matt, Nick, Tim and Mike Eldridge.

  • Hydrometer tips to ensure proper syrup density

    Sugarmaker Steve Fleury, with wife, Betsy, of Fleury's Maple Hill Farm in Richford, Vt., checks syrup density at the sugarhouse on March 11. Sugarmakers are encouraged to use hydrometers properly to get syrup density correct.

  • Filtering on gravity, the basics of cone filters

    Cone filters should be kept damp and syrup poured through them should be very hot.

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