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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.

Limited Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Buoyant

As the usual mid-summer quietude arrived, activity around lumber sales remained quite robust. Transportation constraints loomed large, so most of this activity was focussed on wrangling delivery. Due to delays sourcing trucks and even more so rail cars, sawmills actually had notable supply in their yards waiting to go out to impatient customers. This situation […] The post Limited Supply Keeps Lumber Prices Buoyant first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 17, 2026: US$548 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending july 17, 2026 is: US$548 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending July 17, 2026 is: US$548 mfbmThis is up +0%, or +$1, from the previous week when it was US$547.This is up +3%, or +$15, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index July 17, 2026: US$548 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: June 2026

the latest update and info of changes to North america lumber facility operations: To subscribe to Madison’s Lumber Reporter, simply fill out an order form here: https://madisonsreport.com/subscribe/ Madison’s Sawmill Lookout is our newest monthly publication, tracking sawmill curtailment news for you! With Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout , you will save time and money by getting […] The post Madison’s Sawmill Curtailment Lookout: June 2026 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.