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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.

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.

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.

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.