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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 14, 2026: US$536 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 14, 2026 is: US$536 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 14, 2026 is: US$536 mfbmThis is down -4%, or -$22, from the previous week when it was US$558.This is down -2%, or -$12, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 14, 2026: US$536 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: July 2026

By Earl Heath, Madison’s Pellet Report Editor Québec Government and Indigenous Community to Build Pellet Plant Provincial energy utility Hydro-Québec recently reached an agreement with the Atikamekw community of Opitciwan and Société en commandite Onimiskiw Opitciwan (SCOO) to finalize a 4.8 MW biomass cogeneration plant that will replace the community’s existing diesel-fired power unit. The new […] The post Madison’s North America Heating Wood Pellet Market Update: July 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Remained Flat, While Plywood Experienced Shocking Reversals

The usual mid-summer lull of lumber sales slow-down arrived as the calendar turned to August. Raging, indeed explosive, wildfires in many regions of the continent caused great concerns. Conditions in the forests across North America were prime for fire activity, as droughts were ongoing for several years. Evacuation orders and emergency responses were scattered all […] The post Lumber Prices Remained Flat, While Plywood Experienced Shocking Reversals first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 07, 2026 is: US$558 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it was US$558.This is up +2%, or +$11, from one month ago when it was US$547. To subscribe […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 07, 2026: US$558 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm

As lumber sales and construction activity went into true summer slow-down, the ongoing situation of lack of solid wood inventory throughout the supply chain served to keep lumber prices firm. In a good consistency from the past year, benchmark lumber item Western S-P-F 2×4 prices matched exactly that of one year ago. Given that sawmills […] The post Supply-Driven Undercurrent Keeps Lumber Prices Firm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Learning from Finland: Part II

Building more value from every tree Study tours, government partnerships and industry collaborations are accelerating the exchange of ideas on fibre utilization, forest management and the bioeconomy. See Part I here . . . Managing forests differently One lesson repeatedly highlighted by Canadian visitors is Finland’s approach to commercial thinning. Unlike B.C., where thinning is […] The post Learning from Finland: Part II first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 31, 2026: US$558 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 31, 2026 is: US$558 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 31, 2026 is: US$558 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$4, from the previous week when it was US$554.This is up +2%, or +$13, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 31, 2026: US$558 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Learning from Finland: Part I

Building more value from every tree Study tours, government partnerships and industry collaborations are accelerating the exchange of ideas on fibre utilization, forest management and the bioeconomy. Canada and Finland deepen forestry ties As Canada’s forest sector grapples with shrinking fibre supplies, devastating wildfires and growing pressure to create more value from every harvested tree, […] The post Learning from Finland: Part I first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Demand Waned As Summer Doldrums Arrived

The most important thing to note for mid-July 2026 is that the benchmark Western S-P-F 2×4 price is equal to same week last year. As always, Madison’s is the first to point out such trends with lumber price changes, which provides industry with the best insight to make their own business plans. Given that the […] The post Lumber Demand Waned As Summer Doldrums Arrived first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 24, 2026: US$554 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 24, 2026 is: US$554 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 24, 2026 is: US$554 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$6, from the previous week when it was US$548.This is up +3%, or +$16, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 24, 2026: US$554 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.