U.S. Maple Syrup Crop Soars

WASHINGTON - Jun 9/11 - SNS -- The 2011 United States maple syrup production totaled 2.79 million gallons, up 43% from the revised 2010 total, according to the latest USDA crop report.

The number of taps is estimated at 9.58 million, 3% above the 2010 revised total of 9.26 million. Yield per tap is estimated to be 0.292 gallons, up 38% from the previous season's revised yield.

All States showed an increase in production from the previous year. Vermont led all States in production while production in New York rebounded from last year's cold affected season. Pennsylvania production was a record high. Ohio producers reported excellent sap collecting conditions which produced the highest yield per tap that the State has seen since this statistic was first measured in 2001. Temperatures were reported to be favorable for optimal sap flow in all States. On average, the season lasted 32 days compared with 23 days last year. In most States, the season started later than last year. The earliest sap flow reported was January 10 in New York. The latest sap flow reported was February 14 in New Hampshire.

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