Friday, June 12, 2009

Great Year For Sugaring

From the Record-Eagle: Maple syrup numbers are way up
Maple syrup production in Michigan reached its highest level in more than six decades this spring, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The same cold weather that's delayed the development of other crops and produce around the state has been ideal for syrup producers, who enjoyed an extended sap run this spring.

And speaking of maple trees, see: Maple Seeds Ride Self-Generated Tornadoes