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    Most likely yellow bellied sapsucker. I never...

    Most likely yellow bellied sapsucker. I never realized they were so plentiful, but I hear them often now. They make an inconsistent tapping. Listen online maybe you'll notice them. They've gotten at...
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    In my opinion, they have higher sugar because...

    In my opinion, they have higher sugar because they were created that way.
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    I used some safflower oil this year. Boiling good...

    I used some safflower oil this year. Boiling good sap at around 15%, it kept the foam down in the steamaway pretty well, but still left a fair amount along the sides.. Worked in my old dripper well,...
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    I, too , went organic this year. Trans-O worked...

    I, too , went organic this year. Trans-O worked pretty well here, but dispensing was the main problem, plus using a lot, with the exception of a horrible boil last week. Should have used Atmos for...
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    I was surprised to hear of the beeswax, myself....

    I was surprised to hear of the beeswax, myself. My buddy has bees, and he says the same thing; how can honey ever be certified organic. But Sweet Tree is so high profile, that you would think...
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    New organic defoamer?

    So Maple News interviewed Sweer Tree, and said they're using beeswax for organic defoamer. Thoughts?
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    Dr Tim, so were the mainline ends wrapped around...

    Dr Tim, so were the mainline ends wrapped around trees by Green Mountain?

    Glad to hear about the upcoming red maple study. Too bad not starting for another year. Wish there could be a study on...
  8. I've always followed the directions to rinse/wash...

    I've always followed the directions to rinse/wash several times to start with. Is the general consensus that's unnecessary?
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    Sorry for your loss. I have similar memories of...

    Sorry for your loss. I have similar memories of my dad. Doing whatever it took to get the buckets in the woods with his Massey that was missing a front wheel. But his greatest passion was cutting...
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    Do refrigerated tanks do fine outdoors in the...

    Do refrigerated tanks do fine outdoors in the weather? I realize they are usually in a milk house. But would there be a problem using them without any shelter?
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    Poll: I remember Lew Staats telling me he noticed high...

    I remember Lew Staats telling me he noticed high seed crop every election year. Not sure I see that here, but maybe around Lake Placid was?
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    Used lots of Leader 30p and some flex. Started...

    Used lots of Leader 30p and some flex. Started with cdl two years ago. Two seasons in and it's my favorite so far. One nice thing is I can kink it when checking for leaks, and when released, it...
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    Well put, Spud

    Well put, Spud
  14. I like long runs, in most cases. I also hate...

    I like long runs, in most cases. I also hate tensioners/strainers. They're always a weak spot and tend to break under high tension for me. I can get all the tension with side ties. Many of my mains...
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    Is running pump line underground practical for...

    Is running pump line underground practical for either of you? I've seen it done. It certainly presents its own problems. If it's running through the sugarbush, probably not an option, with trees,...
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    Haha General, I've been using my candy machine...

    Haha General, I've been using my candy machine for cream, too. Talk about slow!
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    How long have you all had your CDL machines? You...

    How long have you all had your CDL machines? You love them? Currently, they are most reasonably priced. DG is most expensive, but I've heard good things about them.

    Thanks for the input!
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    Maple cream machine opinions

    Looking at gear pump cream machines. Seems like they are all about the same basically, with some costing more. Any opinions on whether one brand is better than another?
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    I was at Abby's seminar last year, and saw the...

    I was at Abby's seminar last year, and saw the Digest article. Sounds encouraging. Perhaps I should consider trying going organic, then decertify late in season as well. A large sugarmaker told me...
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    I tried canola a couple weeks ago, as id like to...

    I tried canola a couple weeks ago, as id like to consider organic. But didn't seem to do anything. I probably didn't use enough, or wait long enough.

    I I sometimes notice a little color on the...
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    Lots of us are dealing with extremely low sugar,...

    Lots of us are dealing with extremely low sugar, especially this year. I've been getting .9-1.1 recently. I started at 1.5 early, and downhill from there. A lot of work for a LOT less syrup. I'd love...
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    Wow you're having a great couple weeks! Blowing...

    Wow you're having a great couple weeks! Blowing right by me now. Great run Sunday but then way too warm. Sugar like 1.2 even after the weekend freeze.

    Keep up the good work!
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    Defoamer

    Question about residual defoamer in syrup. I know it's so minuscule, it's really a non issue. But wonder if any research has been done to see if it is filtered out in filtering process. Hope Dr. Tim...
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    I did 17% for 2 hours yesterday on my 30 x 8, and...

    I did 17% for 2 hours yesterday on my 30 x 8, and had bad buildup. Wish I'd saved condensate to clean, but guess I'll see how much the reversing does. It won't be enough.

    I think it was 802maple...
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    The researchers say 5% for every inch of vacuum

    The researchers say 5% for every inch of vacuum
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