Vermont just set a new record for maple syrup production

[TexasTowelie]

The nation had a sweet maple season this year, producing more than 5 million gallons of maple syrup, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Vermont — the country's top maple producer — yielded a record 2.5 million gallons, an increase of 800,000 gallons from 2021.

"This year's record level of maple production is good news for our sugar makers and our economy," Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said.

The other top producing states were New York with 845,000 gallons, followed by Maine with 672,000 gallons, the USDA said.

Read more: https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2022/06/13/vermont-maple-syrup-record-2022/7609339001/

[msongs]

1. great so that high supply means prices will come down....right? nt

[3Hotdogs]

2. Are you familiar with the Canadian maple syrup cartel?

They store maple syrup to sell when there are low production years.... stored in 55 gallon drums in warehouses.

That usually works pretty well. At least it did until a million gallons were stolen out of the warehouse.


Not quite related, this was before the theft, about 15 years ago, I was on vacation in Nova Scotia. We stopped at a flea market near New Brunswick. A guy was selling gallon cans of maple syrup for $10, Canadian. Vemont Country Store was selling it for $14 a pint.

[markie]

3. price of Maple Syrup

has been pretty consistent over the years... I buy gallons at a time (baking for my roadside stand) and I have paid the same price for as long as I can remember