The calendar indicates that it’s spring, and despite occasional freezing temperatures and lingering patches of snow, the return of extended daylight confirms this change of season. Last year, a chance ...

Adam and Bethany Hamberg lead lives full of activity. With three children — Marcus, Ivy and Andrew — and a hobby farm with ...

Each year in early spring, these schools teach their students a centuries-old tradition: how to make maple syrup, from ...

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, ...

If you've ever been to a wine tasting, you've probably seen people swish sips of it in their mouths to evaluate the flavor. In a University of Alaska Fairbanks test kitchen, that's exactly what food ...

Researchers are exploring innovative ways to extend the sugaring season by tapping non-maple trees, offering distinct syrup flavors.

Pancakes and waffles both go well with maple syrup. While it can be a lot of work to make your own, here in the Northwoods, ...

Maple sap production, essential for syrup, varies based on factors like soil, sunlight, and temperature. Sustained cold weather, like the winter of 2024-25, benefits maple trees and their sap ...