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In the Midwest, Softwood lumber providers recently said that their sales are slow. But at the time of these interviews, there were also some glimmers of optimism. “Our business is improving,” commented a sawmill representative in Texas. “We are getting more interest, and more quotes are going out.”Compared to six months ago, “Sales are improving,” […]

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by Paul Miller

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