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Record U.S. Maple Syrup CropWASHINGTON - Jun 10/-9 - SNS -- The 2009 U.S. maple syrup production totaled 2.33 million gallons, up 22% from 2008 and the highest on record since 1944, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. The number of taps is estimated at 8.65 million, 4% above the 2008 total of 8.33 million. Yield per tap is estimated to be 0.269 gallons, up 17% from the previous season. Vermont led all States in production with 920,000 gallons, an increase of 30% from 2008 and the highest on record since 1944. Production in Maine reached a record high 395,000 gallons, up 65% from last year. Production in New York, at 362,000 gallons, increased 10% from 2008. Production in Wisconsin, at 200,000 gallons, is the highest on record and 33% above 2008. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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