by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
As the 118th Congress kicks off its first session, lawmakers are beginning to roll up their sleeves on moving the Farm Bill, which is up for reauthorization in 2023. Although Congress will be operating under razor thin margins, a factor that bodes well for fans of... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
On the West Coast, lumbermen rated their markets from “pretty slow” to “order-to-order” to “strong” at the time of these interviews. In Washington, a lumber provider said his business activity was “pretty slow.” He said the previous month was “pretty good. Many... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Indianapolis, IN–The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) held its annual membership business meeting recently at the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Convention and Exposition, which was held here. Members discussed all things Walnut that included... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The National Hardwood Lumber Association is 125 years old as of April 8, 2023. That is a great accomplishment because of what it proves. It proves that NHLA is needed. It proves that NHLA has value. It proves that NHLA improves your business. How does NHLA improve... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
The usual slowdown for spring thaw affected logging activity. In December 2022, according to figures published, Hardwood production had a 4.2 percent gain in output. In February, contacts commented there had been a lot of green grade lumber entering the market based... by ssbhayani | Apr 1, 2023 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
With spring upon us, logging activity will be increasing in some areas. This is good news as many in the province and along the U.S. border states commented log supplies were low, which had been due to poor weather conditions, competition for logs and some controlled...