Ice Storm Devastates Michigan’s Maple Syrup Industry

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April 11, 2025 ~ Recent severe ice storms in Northern Michigan had a devastating impact on the maple syrup industry due to about 100,000 maple trees snapping under the weight of the ice. David Noonan, president of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association, talks with Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds about the estimate of a 25% drop in maple production this year, and the financial blow this has caused to the industry.