by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Profit Margins Tighten Amid Ongoing Conflict Spring was slow to arrive, with persistent cold and rainy weather throughout April when this article was written. Transportation challenges continued across the province as elevated fuel prices—driven in part by the ongoing... by ssbhayani | Jun 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Lake States Business Trends June 2026 – Consistent Demand And Balanced Orders Are Lake States’ Bright Spots Hardwood activity across the Lake States is steady, with sources reporting consistent demand. Most contacts said business is stable, supported by residential... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Northeast Business Trends Improvements In The Northeastern Softwood Market By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor While spring demand has increased, softwood lumber representatives shared that the rising fuel and electrical prices and lack of available, as well as... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Inland West Business Trends A Steady Inland West Softwood Market By Terry Miller President Activity for softwood across the Inland West has remained generally steady, with sources reporting moderate demand and balanced market conditions. While activity has softened... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Midwest Business Trends Uncertainty Despite A Steady Wave In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood activity across the Midwest has shown modest improvement compared to the prior year, with sources reporting steady demand and typical seasonal... by ssbhayani | May 12, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Business Trends Hope Prevails On The West Coast Despite Turbulence By Zach Miller At the time of this writing, North American lumber prices have seen a 1.5 percent year-over-year increase with moderate spring activity. West Coast manufacturers are dealing...