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Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived

True spring weather and ongoing low inventory volumes served to bring enough new demand for lumber prices to increase somewhat. The graphs attached here show a good, stable trend-line over the past two years, with prices ranging approximately $200 between the lowest and the highest points annually. So far in 2026 prices are right in […] The post Lumber Sales Improved as Spring Finally Arrived first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 27, 2026: US$518 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 27, 2026 is: US$518 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$5, from the previous week when it was US$513.This is up +5%, or +$23, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 27, 2026: US$518 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher

In mid-March the North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber market turned; from the habit of just-in-time buying, to a start of stocking inventory. As better weather finally began to materialize across the continent, demand for solid wood products increased which sent lumber prices higher. Sentiment still remained very much toward caution, so the actual […] The post Increased Demand Sends Lumber Prices Higher first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 20, 2026 is: US$513 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$501.This is up +3%, or +$17, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 20, 2026: US$513 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Extended Harsh Winter Weather Kept Lumber Sales Low

As March rolled along the ongoing harsh winter weather continued to stymie lumber sales. Some prices of Southern Yellow Pine started to rise as the US south at least started to thaw. All across North America the supply chain was a major topic as trucks were increasingly difficult to source and freight prices rose up […] The post Extended Harsh Winter Weather Kept Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 13, 2026: US$501 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 13, 2026 is: US$501 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 13, 2026 is: US$501 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$10, from the previous week when it was US$491.This is up +1%, or +$4, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 13, 2026: US$501 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring

Due to ongoing harsh winter weather, February drew to a close with logistics issues still a top priority. North American softwood lumber buyers and sellers alike spent time chasing down wood on the way somewhere throughout the supply chain. While rail cars and trucks became more available, orders continued to take longer to actually arrive […] The post Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 6, 2026: US$491 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$4, from the previous week when it was US$495.This is down -1%, or -$5 from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 6, 2026: US$491 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Woody Biomass to Energy: Economics of Process

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power […] The post Woody Biomass to Energy: Economics of Process first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the […] The post Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.