by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Disruption, Hickory, Industry News, Lake States, National Hardwood Magazine
Lake States Business Trends April 2026 – Balance Despite Disruption Hardwood producers across the Lake States region describe current activity as stable, with core species moving at moderate but dependable levels. While weather created brief logistical disruptions... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Quebec Business Trends April 2026 – Stakeholders Caution That Trade Wars With U.S. Likely Far From Over Production of hardwoods have declined due to lower demand on markets, and also to snowy and cold temperatures that hit through January and February, causing some... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Northeast Business Trends A Slow Yet Unsteady Northeast By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The consensus from lumber sources in the Northeast carrying a variety of softwood products and selling to different markets is that the market is slow overall, many saying... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Inland West Business Trends An Inland West Market Short Of Expectations Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers described a market that is steady, with activity levels improving from late last year but still short of early expectations. In Utah, a... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Midwest Business Trends The Midwest Market Picks Up Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers in the Midwest described a market that began the year on solid footing before winter weather temporarily interrupted momentum. Activity has since evened out,... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
West Coast Business Trends A Tight And Challenging West Coast Market Zach Miller The North American lumber market is trying to find its footing as winter weather persists in most of the U.S. and Provinces. Historically this time of year coincides with slower...