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Dire Warmings

John Stowell gathers maple sap near Hubbard Lodge in Philipstown.
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Dire Warmings

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin March 31, 2023December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Mild winter was a sign of trouble for Hudson Valley agriculture 

Sugar maple buckets near Hubbard Lodge in Philipstown
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Maple Syrup: A Sweet or Sour Future?

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Part 2 of “Dire Warmings”

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Fruit Trees: Waking Too Soon

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Part 1 of “Dire Warmings”

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Corn: Pests that Persist

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