Birch syrup is the dark, wild cousin to lighter and brighter maple syrups. Both are native to Minnesota. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

It takes 40 gallons of tree sap to create one gallon of maple syrup. The formula might come from science, but the result is pure magic, especially to Vermonters, who’ve been tapping and sugaring ...

Maple sap production, essential for syrup, varies based on factors like soil, sunlight, and temperature. Sustained cold weather, like the winter of 2024-25, benefits maple trees and their sap ...

This article was produced as a radio story by our media partner Public News Service, reaching millions of listeners. Take a listen here. You can tell a sugarhouse is making syrup when steam starts ...

The "best" cough medicine is ultimately based on the type of cough you have, as well as an evaluation of possible side effects. The three main types of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines adults can use ...