A Historical Look at Changes in the Hardwood Industry Over the Past 25 Years - Nov 13, 2026
Once the single largest user of hardwood lumber until the late 1970s, wood furniture has become the smallest major market for hardwood lumber today. As demand for appearance grade hardwood lumber waned during the housing crisis, exports were a lifeline for the industry. This market shift created a new level of connectedness for U.S. sawmills with global economic trends.; U.S. Fuel Outlook for 2027: Global oil prices remain elevated as falling global inventories, attacks on oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, constrained shipping capacity, and higher transportation costs tightened supply.; U.S. Wildfire Season Was a Doozy: The situation went from bad to worse when record March heat led to widespread drought. This March heatwave caused premature snowmelt that dried out forest fuels. Drought was nationwide, not just in the West.; Auction: WoodRing, Online and Phone Bidding Only, November 23rd - 9 AM ET. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. WoodRing delivers premium, verified loads with clear descriptions and honest grading. Bright Star Auctions.com • Call Noah Yoder: 574-821-2801 or email: noahy@brightstarauctions.com
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