VARYSBURG — One of Western New York’s oldest and most cherished residents has died. Florence Merle, the iconic “grand dame” of the state maple syrup industry, died Monday at age 105.

Less than two months into the year, Kyle Hillegas, a farmer in Somerset County who makes fan favorite products, like maple syrup, maple candy, and even maple barbeque sauce says that maple production ...

Those tiny handles on maple syrup bottles aren't random -- here's why they exist and what they reveal about design and ...

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- We're nearing the end of maple syrup season in northern Michigan, but the sap is still dripping. Nestled in the woods of Crawford County is a family that's been ...

GREEN BAY — A fight may be brewing over a tasty Wisconsin treat, and how it is used - or not used - in some products. Maple syrup season may soon be underway, but producers say others are using the ...

As the maple syrup season progresses in Somerset County, local producers said there could be potential impacts from ongoing tariff disputes. While weather conditions are a perennial factor in maple ...

Is there anything more wonderful than a stack of buttermilk pancakes dripping with golden maple syrup? How about seeing how the sweet syrup is made and then tasting the final product? Every spring, ...

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Maple syrup producers in Michigan are grappling with the aftermath of a historic ice storm that has devastated their industry. The storm, which struck in the ...

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. This post ...