Category: Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends The Northeast Softwood Market Dubbed A “Leaky Faucet” By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor The Northeast received mixed reviews on the state of the

Inland West Business Trends Stable But Purchasing Decisions Tentative Terry Miller President Softwood suppliers throughout the Inland West continue to reflect cautious buying patterns as

Midwest Business Trends Steady Market in Midwest Though Transportation Costs Are Challenging Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood markets throughout the Midwest region continue to

West Coast Business Trends Trying To Find Stability In Upside-Down Market By Zach Miller At the time of this writing lumber prices across the U.S.

Southeast Business Trends A Steady Southeastern Market Despite Setbacks By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor Southeastern sources reported that while the market may be experiencing slow improvements,

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Canada Lumber Industry Navigates Challenges Richard LipmanGuest Writer Trade issues continue to impact eastern Canadian lumber producers, and the efforts of both

Northeast Business Trends Improvements In The Northeastern Softwood Market By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor While spring demand has increased, softwood lumber representatives shared that the rising

Inland West Business Trends A Steady Inland West Softwood Market By Terry Miller President Activity for softwood across the Inland West has remained generally steady,

Midwest Business Trends Uncertainty Despite A Steady Wave In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood activity across the Midwest has shown modest

West Coast Business Trends Hope Prevails On The West Coast Despite Turbulence By Zach Miller At the time of this writing, North American lumber prices

Southeast Business Trends Southern Yellow Pine Is A Bestseller While Some Prices Are Problematic By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor While fuel prices and the Iran war

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Anti-Dumping Duties, Countervailing Duties And Tariffs Cause Concern By Richard LipmanGuest Writer Natural Resources Canada price data shows eastern Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) 2

Northeast Business Trends A Slow Yet Unsteady Northeast By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The consensus from lumber sources in the Northeast carrying a variety of softwood

Inland West Business Trends An Inland West Market Short Of Expectations  Terry Miller President Inland West softwood suppliers described a market that is steady, with

Midwest Business Trends The Midwest Market Picks Up Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood suppliers in the Midwest described a market that began the year

West Coast Business Trends A Tight And Challenging West Coast Market Zach Miller The North American lumber market is trying to find its footing as

Southeast Business Trends Tariff Troubles, Economic Unease And Alligators With Earmuffs By Lara StearsmanAssociate Editor While the Southeastern softwood lumber markets have long recovered from

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Ontario Juggles Tariffs, Slow Housing And Aboriginal Lawsuits Richard LipmanGuest Writer Big picture developments continue to dominate the news and people’s thoughts

Northeast Business Trends A Wintry Mix Of Tariffs, Slowdowns And Labor By Cadance JohnsonContributing Writer The Northeastern softwood market encountered a flurry of issues throughout

Inland West Business Trends Seasonal Slowdowns Accompanied By Selective Purchasing By Terry MillerPresident Softwood contacts across the Inland West described a market marked by seasonal

Midwest Business Trends Encouraging Activity In The Midwest By Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood contacts across the Midwest described a market that is steady