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Mar. 19—FEDERAL DAM, Minn. — Tapping maple trees to collect the sap they produce is perhaps the quintessential rite of spring in this part of north-central Minnesota rich in its source of the tasty ...
Perhaps one of the most common myths about trees, Rachael West said, is that they go dormant during the winter months, falling into hibernation until spring rolls around. But West, founder of Eating ...
There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the right trees, this sap can be collected and ...
Have you always wanted to learn to tap maple trees to make your own maple syrup? Then you’re in luck because maple syrup ...
After the harvesting process comes the real work of maple sugaring, which is concentrating the sap into delicious maple syrup. Commercial producers use reverse osmosis, and Kinnan says he is ...
This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the ...
Producing other kinds of syrup could be a natural way for farmers to safeguard their harvest against warmer weather and pests. But maple experts say, the most famous syrup is here to stay. CONCORD, ...
Moorhead - The box elder may be the Rodney Dangerfield of the tree world. Dismissed for its irregular form, weak wood and association with box elder bugs, the lowly tree gets no respect. But the ...
What Causes Maple Syrup Urine Disease? Maple syrup syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder, with only about 1 in 185,000 infants born with the condition. MSUD is caused by mutations or changes in ...
Maple syrup may be better for you than sugar. This natural syrup contains more vitamins and minerals and has less of an effect on blood sugar levels.