Category: Columns

It seems like Congress drafted and passed a comprehensive Farm Bill just yesterday, but the old saying that time flies is a true one. The

As we wrap up 2021, I am grateful that the WCMA was able to add value to WCMA members by creating opportunities to network, participate

BY RENEE HORNSBYDIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSNATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATIONMEMPHIS, TN 901-399-7560 www.nhla.com Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new

Those who know me well also know that the mention of wine gets my attention. No surprise then, that a Wall Street Journal article about

THE DILEMMA: How many times have you unwrapped a gift, enjoyed whatever it was (Uncle Si Bobblehead, Bob Ross Chia Pet, Cousin Eddie bathrobe) a

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and THINK! Design present REIMAGINE, AHEC’s biggest and most ambitious design collaboration in India to date. The project challenges

BY JOHN FORBESMANUFACTURER SERVICES DIRECTORNATIONAL WOOD FLOORING ASSOCIATIONCHESTERFIELD, MO 800-422-4556 WWW.NWFA.ORG Centuries ago, wood floors were rough-hewn timbers that were cut by hand and left

Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with SCMA promotion sponsors, recently gathered in West Palm Beach, Florida, for the SCMA’s 2021 Mid-Year

The World Forest ID (WFID) has set itself an ambitious target – to establish a geo-referenced global wood sample library and database to allow use

The Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats, who cling to razor thin majorities in the House and Senate, continue to try to stitch together a workable

BY ALLISON DEFORDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATIONCOLLIERVILLE, TN 901-860-4131 adeford@northamericanforestfoundation.org Did you know that more and more, research confirms that being exposed to natural

We each learn in different ways. I am always appreciative when family, friends and colleagues share information that opens my eyes, my heart and my

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association (WCMA) is joining forces with the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) to hold a joint Fall Conference & Plant

BY RENEE HORNSBY,DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS,NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION,MEMPHIS, TN901-399-7560www.nhla.com The National Hardwood Lumber Association created the Hardwood Lumber Grading Rules more than 120

BY DAVE WHITTEN,DIRECTOR OF EXPORTS, BINGAMAN AND SON LUMBER INC.AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL, CHAIRSTERLING, VA703-435-2900WWW.AHEC.ORG “It was the best of times, it was the worst

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has certainly taught us how to be flexible. Willing or not, we adapted to the circumstances and conditions

The Lacey Act is a United States federal conservation law that was enacted in 1900.  Initially, the Lacey Act was designed to protect wild game

The National Hardwood Lumber Association was formed in 1898 to create a uniform standard of “grading” Hardwood lumber. Since then, NHLA has been the keeper

Midyear already! And with each new day, I’m feeling a greater sense of “normalcy.” On the home front, it’s wonderful to again be out and

In May 2021, AHEC exhibited Perpetuum Mobile, a design project in American Hardwoods that celebrates the work of globally renowned Catalan architect Enric Miralles to