Author Archives: OMAFA Maple Tree Nut and Agroforestry Specialist

Overview Producers in most regions had minor to very good sap flows between the 3rd to the 8th. Some producers in colder regions, such as Algonquin and Algoma, seemed to have better flows on the weekend. The majority of syrup … Continue reading →

Overview Producers across much of the province noted at least some sap flowing on the 27th and 28th. Most areas experienced minimal flows, but nearly all producers in Southwestern and some producers in Waterloo-Wellington, Quinte and Simcoe experienced good flows. … Continue reading →

Overview Producers in some of the southern regions of the province have gotten some decent flows and have begun to make syrup. Most producers got sap brix of around 2 and made golden syrup, although some made Amber. Syrup generally … Continue reading →

Overview There were 60 responses to the survey in total. Many, but not all, of the larger producers (>1000 taps) have begun tapping across the province. Many producers noted snow was still very deep and expressed their desire to tap … Continue reading →

Overview There were 39 responses to the survey in total. About half the respondents have less then 1,000 taps, with the other half having between 1,000 – 10,000 taps. The majority of producers have not begun tapping. Many producers noted … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. Please fill out the Sap Flow Survey by noon on Wednesday if you would like to contribute to this week’s report. You can also text, call or email me at: sophie.krolikowski@ontario.ca … Continue reading →

Adapted from article submitted to the Maple Digest in May 2023. Sap Flow Summary The 2023 maple season was another in a long line of years that have been record-breaking in some strange capacity due to climate change. Winter was … Continue reading →

FROM THE CFIA: Oak wilt has been found in a residential area in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first confirmed detection of oak wilt in Canada. To help prevent the spread of this detection, movement restrictions are in place … Continue reading →

Sap Flow Overview The 2023 maple season is finally over all across Ontario. Reports coming in have confirmed that folks in colder areas had below-average seasons, with some from Algoma and the northern Algonquin region making as little as 50% … Continue reading →