WORTHINGTON –Maple syrup lovers be advised: The grading system for spring's "liquid gold" has been changed. J.P. Welch, co-owner of Justamere Tree Farm in Worthington, said he thinks the new system ...

Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, and now consumers can have a better understanding of what ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — In a state that has a long history of maple syrup production and fiercely protects the purity of its brand, Vermont producers are proud of their "fancy," ''grade A dark amber" ...

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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine is one of the nation’s top maple syrup-producing states ...

Vermont’s maple syrup will soon have a new consistency. The flavor will not change, but new international standards for labeling maple syrup taking effect in January will erase Vermont’s iconic “grade ...

Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, and now consumers can have a better understanding of what ...

Would fancy grade maple syrup by any other name taste as sweet? Vermont lawmakers are pondering that question as they consider whether to drop the state’s traditional maple labeling system in favor of ...

Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last week, and now consumers can have a better understanding of what ...

FILE-In this March 17, 2008, file photo, Henry Marckres holds a maple sample up for viewing in East Montpelier, Vt. Vermonters have grown accustomed to their “fancy” “amber” and “grade B” types of ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is adopting new grading standards for maple syrup to match international standards. Maple producers say it’s needed so that consumers have a better understanding of ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said that grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards. ( The Oregonian) Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised ...