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Umpqua Valley Lumber Association Gathers For Annual Event

Umpqua Valley Lumber Association Gathers For Annual Event The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, located in Canyonville, OR, was the host site for the multi-day Umpqua Valley Lumber Association (UVLA) annual banquet and golf tournament. The event attracted approximately 270 guests. UVLA members form a coalition of long-time timber and lumber operators located in the […]

NAWLA And Hard Rock/Biloxi Team Up for Regional Meeting

NAWLA And Hard Rock/Biloxi Team Up for Regional Meeting Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS, was the site recently of the Southeast Regional Meeting of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Kyle Little, NAWLA Chair, served as guest speaker and addressed the topic of 2025 North American Lumber Supply and Demand Forecast. […]

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, recently served as the host site of the 2025 AWFS Fair. Thousands of attendees – both domestically and internationally – travel every two years to this must-attend event. Why? Because the AWFS Fair is marketed not only as […]

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) will receive $275,000 in funding under the 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant program as part of an $80 million, nationwide investment to promote forest health and support rural communities through expansion and innovation of markets for timber and […]

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence 

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence  A&M Hardwoods, headquartered in Dundee, OH, has become a trusted name in the hardwood distribution industry. With a focus on providing quality domestic hardwoods, the company purchases around 20 million board feet of hardwood lumber annually. Specializing in a wide range of hardwood species and […]

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation Anoka, MN–based, Danner’s Cabinet Shop, Inc., known for its custom-crafted hardwood cabinetry, annually purchases 140,000 board feet of Poplar, Maple, Oak and Rift White Oak (Select & Better 13/16, ripped one edge). The family-owned company has built a strong reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and innovation over its more than […]

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing by Josh Davis Vice President Food and Agribusiness Timber, Farm Credit Mid-America. The Importance of a Trusted Council of Advisors and Partners In these turbulent times, while expansion plans are on hold, producers must focus on what lies ahead and, critically, on fostering […]

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up In Reno

Penn-York And Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Team Up In Reno Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Inc. was the recent host of the monthly Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club meeting, which was held at Wanago Country Club in Reno, PA. Michael Snow, executive director of the American Hardwood Export Council, was the guest speaker. In addition to a reception […]

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, recently served as the host site of the 2025 AWFS Fair. Thousands of attendees – both domestically and internationally – travel every two years to this must-attend event. Why? Because the AWFS Fair is marketed not only as […]

Traditional And Link-Style, Cold Water Canyon Provides Golfing Enjoyment For LSLA

Traditional And Link-Style, Cold Water Canyon Provides Golfing Enjoyment For LSLA The Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI, was the site of the recent Lake States Lumber Association’s (LSLA) annual summer golf outing. The Cold Water Canyon Golf Course at the resort welcomed LSLA members and guests in a robust game of golf. The summer […]