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Report: New York's Maple Syrup Production Dropped 36 Percent

Story Published: Jun 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM EDT

The north country's maple syrup producers said it at the time and now the government agrees - March was just too warm for a good season.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, maple syrup production across New York was down 36 percent from last year. 

Only Vermont produced more syrup this year than the Empire State. 

On average the season last just 24 days compared to 34 in 2011. 

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