World woodworking machinery sales projected to hit $8.5 billion by 2035
PUNE, India — A new analysis of the global market for woodworking machinery projects compounded annual growth of 5.1% will increase annual sales from...
‘Anything’s gonna help us’
HAZLEHURST, Ga. — Georgia farmers, ranchers and foresters impacted by Hurricane Helene can begin applying for relief money Monday. nearly two years after the storm...
New US tariffs impact wood and furniture exports
New U.S. trade measures are reshaping conditions for wood and furniture exporters, following a recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the president's authority to impose...
Wisconsin launches statewide initiative to support forest products industry
MADISON, Wis. — A new statewide initiative, Wisconsin Forests FIRST (Forest Industry Roadmap and Strategies for Tomorrow), has officially launched to develop a strategic...
TimberTech points to real-world innovation
TimberTech’s proprietary Advanced PVC is at the forefront of decking innovation.
“We saw an opportunity to redefine what decking could be moving from basic composites...
Transportation Issues Abounded as the Lumber Industry Awaited Spring
Due to ongoing harsh winter weather, February drew to a close with logistics issues still a top priority.
North American softwood lumber buyers and sellers...
Iranian war strands global timber shipments, but Arkansas impacts minimal
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is restricting imports to the rapidly growing timber markets in the Middle East and northern Africa, according...
FRA’s Northeast Region Forest Forum Is an Opportunity for Dialogue
In the Forest Resource Association’s Northeast Region (New England and New York), we get together once a month (October – April) to discuss issues...
Department of Labor awards over $220K to laid-off Roseburg employees at Dillard plant
On Sept. 25, 2025, Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard, Oregon facility, laying off 107 workers and causing significant economic disruption to the...
Hardwood Federation Provides Industry-Focused Updates in March 12th “D.C. Cheat Sheet”
The Hardwood Federation produces a “D.C. Cheat Sheet” newsletter to keep the industry up-to-date on the latest news from Washington D.C. Check out the...
