Most sugarmakers in our area had similar results if they tapped early. Sugarmakers to the Northern Vermont didn't fare quite as well. In general they started at their normal time, the 2nd week in March, but the same warm spell ended their season too early. While the warm spell didn't end Canada's season, it didn't help it either. The flavor is excellent throughout the grade mix with a nice, clear maple flavor.
Prices tend to inch up as the year goes on and that is happening now.
We've been lucky and have purchased a large inventory to get us through until the next crop comes in. There's a new pest that seems to love maple trees. This bug came to the US in wooden packing materials from China. A worker then took some of the wood home and the bug spread from there. This beetle is extremely destructive to hardwood trees.