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HF Fly-In Delivers Hardwood Industry Issues To Congress In Over 100 Meetings

HF Fly-In Delivers Hardwood Industry Issues To Congress In Over 100 Meetings Photos By Scott Henrichsen Recently, over 70 members of the hardwood industry including mill and yard executives, manufacturers, exporters and association representatives were scheduled to visit Washington, DC, in order to meet with members of the Trump Administration and elected officials on Capitol […]

Getting Back To Business

Getting Back To Business I’m happy to report that another successful HMA National Conference and Expo is in the books. It was great seeing HMA members, suppliers and all industry stakeholders in Knoxville, TN. While things were certainly different this year as far as timing and venues are concerned, I’m thankful for everyone who was […]

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly

Tax Reform Makes Progress… Slowly Pursuing tax policies that support hardwood business operations has long been a priority issue for the Hardwood Federation. Extending or making permanent the business-friendly tax benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) has been on our radar since Donald Trump was elected President last November. The […]

Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You

Why Knot Let The NHLA Work Harder For You You can learn a lot about someone by how they handle financial stress. Let’s be real, money touches everything. It shapes our choices, fuels our ambitions and affects everything from our careers to our closest relationships. While I had hardworking parents, growing up on a farm, […]

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy

Back To School: Reading, Writing And Forest Literacy Once again, back-to-school season brings attention to lunch boxes, new crayons, school supplies and education in general. Inside and outside the classroom, a range of programs shape lives and open opportunities to introduce young people to a deeper understanding of trees, forests, and careers in the forest […]

More Than 100 Attendees Enjoy ALC’s Annual Beach Meeting

More Than 100 Attendees Enjoy ALC’s Annual Beach Meeting The Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club (ALC) held its Annual Beach Meeting with dozens of sellers, buyers and suppliers to the hardwood industry. The ALC met at the Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC, for the annual event and had more than 130 attendees. Casual networking is […]

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches

Northeast Trends 2025 – Putting Out Fires And Pulling Punches Northeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about the fate of the trade deals which have, at the time of this writing, been affected by the 90-day pause on tariffs. Many sources reported playing a “wait-and-see” game and others aren’t optimistic about the outcome of the trade […]

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales

Lake States July 2025 – Lumber Companies Throughout Lake States Region Continue To Have Steady Sales Throughout the Lake States region sources varied on how their sales were at the time of this writing. One source noted that his sales were better than they were six months ago due to an uptick in orders that […]

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations

Southeast Trends 2025 – Plenty Of Trucks And Room For Trade Negotiations Southeastern lumber salesmen are concerned about labor issues and the fate of trade. Despite market shake-ups, some report an increase in demand but it may not last.  In Alabama, a lumber source rated the market as “somewhat slow” and “confusing.” He thinks the […]

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales

Quebec Trends 2025 – Construction, Housing And Overseas Hardwood Sales With the new Liberal government elected in the country, provinces are continuing their concerted efforts to fight the U.S. tariff war and eliminate internal trade barriers. Businesses have much on their plates as they face these many challenges to stay afloat, and even make a […]