It is a struggle with warm temperatures continuing all week. Boiling with wood has sapped every last bit of strength from us. Opening those doors when it is 65 to 70 degrees outside is like standing in front of a blast furnace. Awful to say the least. We remain optimistic that next week will bring cooler temps and some semblance of normalcy to this season...
The University of Vermont Extension, Vermont Maple Bulletin is a weekly recap of the sap flow and syrup production across the state of Vermont. The Bulletin is meant not as an exhaustive analysis or planning tool but rather a general summary of the maple season across the state. Enjoy, Mark Isselhardt Maple Specialist, University of.