On a more serious note I have a question. CBOYER brings up the fact that Canada makes 80% of all the syrup made. I don't think anyone is surprised to hear this because Canada really does kick Butt when it comes to maple production. The numbers CBOYER gives us say's that most all Canada's syrup is sold to the US and then we pack it and ship it to over 50 countries. If this is the case then who really rules the maple industry itself? Yes Canada kicks butt in production but if they need USA to market their syrup world wide then is it USA that is regulating how much syrup Canada can make each year? If this is the case then what is going to happen when Vermont, New York and Maine all continue to expand in the maple industry? Will Canada be told that they have to slow down even more on how much they can make? How come Canada does not cut out the middle man (USA) and find their own markets world wide? It would raise the price of syrup to our friend in the North for sure. We here in Vermont could sell our syrup because of the Vermont name and the Fancy Grade. Other states might have a harder time selling their syrup world wide. If you go to west coast store's all I have ever seen was Vermont syrup or Product of Canada syrup. So my other question is does the USA control the Federation in Canada? CBOYER is good at providing us with facts so I have to thank him for that.

Spud