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Hardwood Relief Potential In The Lame Duck

Hardwood Relief Potential In The Lame Duck In an election year, both Houses of Congress traditionally leave Washington for the month of October so that Members can hit the campaign trail hard for the last few weeks before voters pull the lever.  This year, the mid-term elections will take place on November 3. As the […]

Taking Advantage Of HMA Membership

Taking Advantage Of HMA Membership As you’re reading this, more than 50 HMA members, American Hardwoods promotion sponsors, 2026 National Conference exhibitors, and members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association are making their way back to their day-to-day responsibilities following HMA’s Fall Regional Meeting in the Johnson City, TN, and Roanoke, VA, areas. HMA members […]

Quebec Business Trends October 2026 – Quebec Braces For More Tariff Turmoil As Important Lumber Species Reported As Sluggish

Quebec Business Trends October 2026 – Quebec Braces For More Tariff Turmoil As Important Lumber Species Reported As Sluggish (Editor’s Note: At press time, Canada responded to President Trump’s Aug. 22 imposition of 50 percent new tariffs by announcing retaliatory tariffs, also up to 50 percent on many U.S. products. These tariffs appear to target […]

Ontario Business Trends October 2026 – Ontario Faces Headwinds, Yet Some Lumber Species Stay Steady

Ontario Business Trends October 2026 – Ontario Faces Headwinds, Yet Some Lumber Species Stay Steady The summer period persisted with its many challenges, weather-wise with some excess rain in certain areas, high temperatures which did nothing to help the forest fires that raged across the country. The announcement in mid-July that the Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) agreement […]

West Coast Business Trends October 2026 – West Coast Sources Adopt Wait-And-See Attitude

West Coast Business Trends October 2026 – West Coast Sources Adopt Wait-And-See Attitude Hardwood suppliers on the West Coast reported generally slower market conditions recently, with economic uncertainty, higher interest rates, tariffs and sharply increased transportation costs weighing on activity. Still, contacts noted pockets of demand and expressed varying degrees of optimism heading into the […]

Southeast Business Trends October 2026 – Market Receives Mixed Reviews In The Southeast

Southeast Business Trends October 2026 – Market Receives Mixed Reviews In The Southeast The Southeastern hardwood lumber market is receiving mixed reviews from sources across the region. While some are seeing a decrease in demand, others report that the market is steady and lumber products are moving but prices are down. The exporting side of […]

Northeast Business Trends October 2026 – Northeasterners Navigate ‘Mixed-Bag’ Market

Northeast Business Trends October 2026 – Northeasterners Navigate ‘Mixed-Bag’ Market The hardwood lumber market in the Northeast is a mixed bag, according to several sources who are each experiencing varying fluctuations in movement. Some sources are seeing steady movement while others say the market is flat or borderline slow. Another contact is remaining positive despite […]

Lake States Business Trends October 2026 – Lake States Sources Remain Hopeful For Uptick In Fall

Lake States Business Trends October 2026 – Lake States Sources Remain Hopeful For Uptick In Fall Hardwood suppliers throughout the Lake States region reported mixed market conditions recently, with activity ranging from steady to “lukewarm.” While certain species continue to perform well, contacts said seasonal slowing, higher fuel costs and uncertainty in some end-use markets […]

Inland Lumber Producers Host 42nd Golf Event

Inland Lumber Producers Host 42nd Golf Event The 42nd Annual Golf Tournament of the Inland Lumber Producers (ILP) was recently held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Two days of golf games were played in horserace pairings at Hayden Lake Country Club with the Clearwater Forest Industries team winning first place. Team […]

Record Number Of Exhibitors At MLMA Event

Record Number Of Exhibitors At MLMA Event The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association (MLMA), headquartered in Jackson, MS,  founded in 1954 by a group of Mississippi family-owned mills, proudly celebrated its 72nd year of existence in 2026. Since its founding, MLMA has cultivated a strong sense of community, fostering a family-oriented tradition where spouses and children […]