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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 alike spent time chasing down wood on the way somewhere throughout the supply chain. While rail cars and trucks became more available, orders continued to take longer to actually arrive…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index March 6, 2026: US$491 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 06, 2026 is: US$491 mfbmThis is down -1%, or -$4, from the previous week when it was US$495.This is down -1%, or -$5 from one month ago when it was…
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Woody Biomass to Energy: Economics of Process
The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power…
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Muted Construction Activity Keeps Lumber Sales Low
Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index February 27, 2026: US$495 mfbm
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 27, 2026 is: US$495 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$496.This is up +0%, or +$1 from one month ago when it was…
