Warm temperatures promote good maple syrup production in WNY

ATTICA, N.Y. (WIVB) —Temperatures have been up and down this winter. The roller coaster ride has changed the typical maple syrup production. Merle maple is a 5th generation maple farm and is more successful than ever.The variable weather western New York has seen in past years has played a part in why.Because of the abnormally warm January this year, sap production is way ahead of schedule.
Greg Zimpfer, Project Manager at Merle Maple Farm, told News 4, “January is a lot warmer. Basi