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Sweet Talk: All Things Maple

Sweet Talk: All Things Maple

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The Cornell Maple Program presents Sweet Talk, with hosts, co-directors of CMP, Aaron Wightman and Adam Wild. Your hosts will present the latest research, news, and trends in the maple industry, with various guests including other maple researchers, industry experts, and local sugarmakers.Maple Program Nature & Ecology Science
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  • Episode 39: Sweet Talk with Adam Henne about the Mobile Maple Experience
    Jan 5 2026

    This month, Aaron interviews Adam Henne, the new educator with the New York State Maple Producers Association (NYSMPA). They discuss the goals of and improvements made to this valuable education program. Learn more about the program at: https://nysmaple.com/the-maple-experience/


    Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.

    Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)


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    37 mins
  • Episode 38: Sweet Talk with Alina Stelick about Buddy Syrup and Sensory Evaluation of Maple Products
    Dec 1 2025

    This month, Aaron interviews Alina Stelick, manager of the Cornell Sensory Evaluation Center. She shares the results of research pursued for her doctorate degree on buddy syrup and other late season syrup sensory profiles, as well as on consumer acceptance of these syrups.

    Alina Stelick's buddy syrup research has resulted in two Extension Bulletins that are available now on the Cornell Maple Program home page (www.cornellmaple.com).


    Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.

    Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

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    40 mins
  • Episode 37: Research Update - Sweet Talk about Sap Chillers with Aaron and Adam
    Nov 3 2025

    This month, Aaron and Adam discuss their experiences testing different methods for chilling sap during the warm part of the production season in mid-spring. Technology to improve and preserve sap quality is becoming essential as the weather gets warmer during the sap collection season. Methods for all different budgets and sized operations are discussed in this episode.


    Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne.

    Music - Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

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    47 mins
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