+ Reply to Thread

Thread: Checking what VT sugar makers are doing

  1. #2881
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    Northeast Vermont
    Posts
    648

    Default

    we've been having perfect weather the last week or so for sap production up here in the NEK. sort of wish it was March again... but the sight of green grass and ducks and geese on the pond is rather comforting!
    Awfully thankful for an understanding wife!

    “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
    - Vincent “Vince” Lombardi

    Good luck to all!

  2. #2882
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Bristol, VT
    Posts
    1,978

    Default

    The sap is still running here from tapholes drilled in early February... but I pulled taps two weeks ago... and I wouldn't want to try to make syrup with the sap. I too wish we had experienced this weather back in March and early April!

    What's a sap seller getting paid for % bulk price on "processing grade"?
    Last edited by GeneralStark; 04-24-2020 at 09:36 PM.
    About 750 taps on High Vac.
    2.5 x 8 Intens-O-Fire
    Airtech 3 hp LR Pump
    Springtech Elite 500 RO
    14 x 24 Timber Frame SugarHouse
    16 x 22 Sap Shed w/ 1500 gal. + 700 gal. tanks
    www.littlehogbackfarm.com

  3. #2883
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Vermont
    Posts
    2,222

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by GeneralStark View Post
    The sap is still running here from tapholes drilled in early February... but I pulled taps two weeks ago... and I wouldn't want to try to make syrup with the sap. I too wish we had experienced this weather back in March and early April!

    What's a sap seller getting paid for % bulk price on "processing grade"?
    Last year it was .16 cents a gallon. It appears I shut my pump down a little too soon. My buyer was able to get another 3+ gallons per tap after I shut down. It’s been fun to read how some are still running. I was told Organic price has been set, but I don’t know what the price is. Anyone know? I have been very busy on other projects that have distracted from sugaring.

    Spud

  4. #2884
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Westford, Vermont
    Posts
    238

    Default

    We shut down today, our buyer is done. Organic price for producers making over 35000 pounds delivering with own drums is 2.28. Processing grade for same producer would be 1.68. Processing would seem to be worth making for larger producers but our buyer picked up at least a few partial loads which seem to have pretty low margins when sap is so weak.

  5. #2885
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Bakersfield, VT
    Posts
    47

    Default

    last load went out yesterday as well, flow was pretty incredible. haven't crunched the numbers yet but i do know we had 39 gal of sap per tap, which is crazy. wish it had tested higher!
    4700 hundred taps
    7.5 hp Airtech Liquid
    2- 1.5 hp CDL electric releasers

  6. #2886
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, Underhill Ctr, VT
    Posts
    6,390

    Default

    I'd encourage all Vermont producers to consider contributing information to the Vermont Maple Bulletin https://vermontmaplebulletin.wordpress.com/ a running description/update of each maple season done by Mark Isselhardt of UVM Extension Maple. Just shoot an email to Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu to get added to his list of contributors.
    Dr. Tim Perkins
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
    http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
    https://mapleresearch.org
    Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu

  7. #2887
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, Underhill Ctr, VT
    Posts
    6,390

    Default

    Interesting short piece on the local news (from August 2019) my wife just forwarded to me about "Vermont Maid."

    https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/ne...nt-maid-syrup/

    Lot of companies like this popped up around this time.
    Dr. Tim Perkins
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
    http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
    https://mapleresearch.org
    Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu

  8. #2888
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    way out west
    Posts
    10

    Default

    Thanks Dr. Tim. It is always great to see maple history in the news; however, this piece was a little weak with the facts of the Vermont Maid story. One can read a piece on my maple syrup history website that shares a corrected and more detailed version of the history of Vermont Maid. I hope folks enjoy it!

    The Beginnings of The Vermont Maid Brand of Blended Syrup

    Matt Thomas
    www.maplesyruphistory.com

  9. #2889
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Center, Underhill Ctr, VT
    Posts
    6,390

    Default

    Oh for sure Matt....you definitely can't rely on short news pieces for the full (and correct) story. I've come to accept the news as a mixture of information (of varying accuracy) and entertainment. Thanks for sending the link.
    Dr. Tim Perkins
    UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
    http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
    https://mapleresearch.org
    Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu

  10. #2890
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    bennington vermont
    Posts
    25

    Default

    I am looking to replace my base stack for my 2x8 setup. I am located in southern Vermont, where is the closest show room for items like this. Any help/info would be appreciated.

+ Reply to Thread
Page 289 of 367 FirstFirst ... 189239269279280281282283284285286287288289290291292293294295296297298299309339 ... LastLast

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts