by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year? The final quarter of 2025 was a bit of a roller coaster. Tension and partisan bickering punctuated much of the last months of the year as the longest government funding lapse in history (43 long days) dragged... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap Activity across the Lake States region continues to hold steady, even if no one would describe the current pace as booming. Most suppliers say business is moving at a... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution Hardwood markets across the Southeast remain soft. Contacts in Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee described activity as steady in spots but generally limited, with most buyers taking a... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers Credit: Raftermen Photography As Managing Director of Timberland and Innovative Wood Products at Jamestown, I wear two distinct hats that reflect the dual priorities of our business. As a... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA Introducing NAWLA’s New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan The lumber and building materials distribution channel is changing faster than ever, and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) is changing right alongside.... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers By Rose BradenPresidentSoftwood Export Councilrbraden@softwood.org In a year when the nation has paid close attention to the effective use of federal funds, the Softwood...