Maple producers say the warm winter has allowed them to tap trees early, but this year's harvest could be down from last year.
New York producers say they expect a smaller harvest than last year.
In Vermont, producers say the season has been inconsistent so far.
Maine has the third-largest maple syrup industry in the country after Vermont and New York and its season started abnormally early this year.
The arrival of warm weather and budding trees typically ends the maple season.
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