Maple Syrup Production In New York Increases In 2016

Maple syrup production in New York has increased by 18 percent.

That breaks last year’s 70-year production record by more than 100,000 gallons and maintains the state’s standing as the second leading producer of maple syrup in the nation.

New York’s maple farmers produced more than 700,000 gallons of maple syrup this year.

Agriculture officials say that can be attributed to warmer-than-normal temperatures, which allowed for an extended season.

“New York produces some of the best maple syrup anywhere on the globe, a product that remains a key part of this state's agriculture industry,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “I congratulate our hard-working maple producers on their sweet success and another recording breaking season.”