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Maple Syrup Output RisesWASHINGTON - Jun 9/06 - SNS -- The 2006 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 1.45 million gallons, up 17% from 2005, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. The number of taps is estimated at 7.26 million, up 2% from the 2005 total of 7.10 million, while the yield per tap is estimated to be 0.200 gallons, up 14% from the previous season. Vermont led all States in production with 460,000 gallons, an increase of 12% from 2005. Maine's production, at 300,000 gallons, increased 13% from last season. Production in New York, at 253,000 gallons, is 14% above 2005. Production doubled in Wisconsin, and is up 34% in Michigan, 13% in Ohio, 12% in New Hampshire, and 8% in Pennsylvania. Production remained the same in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Large increases in yield as well as additional taps set in many States led to this year's increased production. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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