Industry News

  • US Housing Starts: Too much should not be made of February’s 8.7% drop – Wells Fargo
    According to analysts at Wells Fargo, the decline in US Housing Starts in February, reverses much of the 11.7% rebound seen in January. They point  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • The Flip-Flop in Housing Starts
    Housing starts declined in February despite a strong showing in the previous month, according to the latest new residential construction data  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Ginseng in decline in the eastern United States
    With the price of ginseng rising, U.S. Forest Service officials were concerned that ginseng could become threatened by increased demand. Schmidt  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Housing Starts Fall in February
    Total housing starts posted a 8.7 percent decrease in February (1.162 million units) compared to a upwardly revised January estimate of 1.273 million  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Forest roads and trails a muddy mess
    In a release from the Black Hills National Forest Service officials warn some trains are wet, soft and impassable. Forest officials warn people to use  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Housing Starts Declined 8.7% in February
    Implications: Housing starts disappointed in February, falling 8.7% as groundbreaking on single-family units plummeted to its slowest pace since  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Housing Starts Dive 8.7 Percent: Awful Single-Family Stats in Every Region
    Privately‐owned housing starts in February were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,162,000. This is 8.7 percent below the revised January  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Low return of pink salmon to SE Alaska raises more questions than answers
    The northern RPT will review three PARs, two to change release locations, and one to increase egg take at Sawmill Creek Hatchery. The RPTs consist  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Homebuilders slide after housing starts disappoint
    Homebuilders stocks slip after February housing starts fell more than expected and consumer confidence slipped in March. Meanwhile, the S&P  ... read more
    Source: “Log Exports” OR “Lumber Futures” OR “Lumber Exports” OR “Random Lengths” OR “Lumber Composite Price” OR “idaho forest group” OR “Housing Starts”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Wet winter impacts loggers, cattle farmers, contractors
    The weather definitely impacted timber sales this winter, not only on Pioneer Forest but also on Department of Conservation and U.S. Forest Service  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • (2019-2025) Sawmill Market Segmentation, Application, Technology & Market Analysis Research …
    Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/26/2019 -- Sawmill is a wood where logs are cut into lumber. ... Globally, the sawmill market is mainly driven by growing demand for construction which accounts for nearly ... Softwood Lumber. ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Guy Bennett Now Hiring: Common Labor
    Lumber mill seeking to fill a common labor job position. Preference will be given to applicants with previous mill experience. Excellent wage and  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • USDA Seeks Nominees for National Softwood Lumber Promotion Board
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominees from domestic manufacturers and importers to fill six seats on the Softwood Lumber  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • DEP to Provide 60000 Free Tree Seedlings for Distribution in Communities Across the State …
    The New Jersey Forest Service Nursery in Jackson Township, Ocean County, will distribute 37 different species of trees. Communities will receive  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest prepares for 2019 wildfire season
    WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- In preparation for the 2019 wildfire season, the U.S. Forest Service will be conducting prescribed burns  ... read more
    Source: “Forestry industry” OR “Softwood lumber” OR “Forest Service” OR “Forest Restoration” OR “Sawmill” OR “Lumber Production” OR “Lumber Prices” OR “Lumber Mill”Published on 2019-03-26
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