Is there a Maple Agriphone out this year yet ?
Is there a Maple Agriphone out this year yet ?
2010 40 buckets- 4 gals finished
2011 80 buckets- 14 gals finished
2012 105 buckets- 8 gals finished
2013 maxed at 130 buckets- 24 gals finished
2014 new max at 240 buckets- 18 gals finished
2015 newest max 240 buckets-+48 taps on 3/16 gravity- 22.5 gals finished
2016 150 taps on 3/16 gravity- 23 gals finished
2020 250 taps on 3/16 gravity- 22 gals finished
2021 385 taps on 3/16 gravity 25 gals finished
2022 385 taps on 3/16 gravity- 26 gals finished
If there is, I am unable to find it.
Usually produced in February based on years past.
2010 40 buckets- 4 gals finished
2011 80 buckets- 14 gals finished
2012 105 buckets- 8 gals finished
2013 maxed at 130 buckets- 24 gals finished
2014 new max at 240 buckets- 18 gals finished
2015 newest max 240 buckets-+48 taps on 3/16 gravity- 22.5 gals finished
2016 150 taps on 3/16 gravity- 23 gals finished
2020 250 taps on 3/16 gravity- 22 gals finished
2021 385 taps on 3/16 gravity 25 gals finished
2022 385 taps on 3/16 gravity- 26 gals finished
Here you go...
https://onmaplesyrup.wordpress.com/
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
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Hey Karren! Nice to see you back! Getting ready yet?
Dave
2011 35 taps
2012 50 taps
2013 80 taps maybe to 100
2014 80 taps
2015 New sugar shack, 50 taps on buckets and 100 on 3-16 gravity tubing.
A tolerating wife and a 14 years old not so helper.
2016 New evaporator and 150 taps all on 3/16 high vacuum gravity.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
The new Maple Syrup Production Report is out for this week.
https://onmaplesyrup.wordpress.com/2...2015/#more-403
Of particular interest are these two paragraphs;
Producers who have equipment to measure sap sugar concentration reported sap sugar ranging from 1.0 to 1.5 ⁰Brix. Sap sugar concentration often begins the season low and increases as sap flow progresses. The enzymes that convert the immobile starch back into sucrose, which dissolves and flows freely in sap water, will act faster as thawing temperatures become more frequent.
As snow continues to melt down and away from the base of tree trunks, sap should begin to flow more vigorously and sap sugar concentration will hopefully increase. Long-range weather forecasts indicate good sap flow conditions will occur next week in many areas of the province.
This all sounds like good news for us here in Ontario.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Ontario Maple Syrup Production Report on April 2, 2015
Buds on sugar maple trees remained dormant this past week in all areas of the province. Sap sugar concentrations have increased ranging from 2.5 to 3+ ⁰Brix.
In early southwestern regions, producers report they have boiled 75 to 100% of an average syrup crop. Light, medium and amber grades are reported. The weather forecast is predicting that temperatures will become too warm for sap flow in earliest areas. The end of next week, April 11th, may mark the end of the syrup processing season if sugar maple buds begin to swell. Producers in early areas can be taste-testing all fresh sap for the first indication of buddy off-flavours. Once buddy sap begins to appear, the chemistry of sap has changed and does not revert back to good sap, even where freezing conditions return.
Producers in central and northern regions have begun sap collection and should be good to boil for at least the next two or three weeks. Grey/Bruce Counties report 50 to 60% of a syrup crop so far, boiling off mainly light grades with medium syrup showing this week. Filtering niter has been a challenge this year. A good foot of snow remains in the bush.
Quinte and Prince Edward County report they have boiled 15 to 40% of a syrup crop so far, mainly light and medium grades. Eastern has 20 to 25% of medium and amber syrup having excellent robust maple flavour. Pancake houses have been very busy.
Powassan and Algonquin areas report they have boiled 20 to 30% of a syrup crop by mid-week in operations having modern, tight vacuum collection. Mainly light and medium colour grades with excellent maple flavour. St. Joseph Island has 25% syrup crop so far, beginning with light, then medium, and this past week has reverted back to extra-light syrup. Deep snow remains in northern sugar bushes and will help to keep the air cool and buds dormant.
Cold temperatures in the north over the coming weekend will cause another freeze up. The weather forecast for next week in late regions predicts better freeze-thaw cycles, which hopefully will provide larger quantities of sap for north area syrup producers.
For the entire report:
https://onmaplesyrup.wordpress.com/
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Great info Karen! Didn't know there was a report like this out there...
Looking at the eastern ontario review... I am personally starting to roll my eyes as I am having such a hard time keeping up with the sap this week!! What only 15-40% so far?!! We are going to have spent nearly $400 to $500 on propane when it's all said and done... My goodness, I think I've made many rookie mistakes! Don't get me wrong .., love the syrup making but we surely weren't prepared for this volume of sap! LOL
Lesley
2 acres of sugar maples. Woodburning arch with small evaporator and propane burners with steamer pans Year 5.
2015 - 35 taps on 30 trees. 1556 L sap and 44L syrup!
2016 - 42 taps on 40 trees. 2274 L sap and 64L syrup!
2017 - 37 taps on 36 trees. 1573 L sap and 47L syrup!
2018 - 33 taps on 32 trees. 2314 L sap and 53L syrup!
2019 - 30 taps on 29 trees. 1640L sap and 51 L syrup!
2020 - 31 taps on 30 trees. 760 L + stopped counting sap and 25 L syrup!
Lesley, you've got a lot of work ahead of you if you are planning on using up every last drop that your trees provide you. Rookie volume issues eh? That's nice problem to have, but overwhelming at times.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples