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Opportunity Awaits: October 2-4 in St. Louis, Missouri This year, the single largest hardwood lumber convention will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. While...
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between the National Hardwood Lumber Association and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s! This collaboration brings incredible benefits to all NHLA members, enhancing your access to top-quality...
This month let’s discuss stain. Spring is the time for rain and staining for hardwood logs and lumber. Stain comes in various forms and causes, making it very difficult for...
In the heart of the hardwood industry lies a challenge that transcends mere marketing strategies—it’s about crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the world beyond our sawmills and forests....
2024 from a tax policy perspective—started well. In a rare show of bipartisanship, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 7024-the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The...
I absolutely love quotes. It’s amazing how someone has al-ready eloquently said what you’re trying to say. Take this for what it is, but comedian Chris Rock said “Only dumb...
This past week, the U.S. Hardwood sector came together at the Hardwood Industry Needs Workshop to push the industry forward and into the future. The event was hosted at the...
Has there ever been something you liked but were terrible at? For me, that is singing. I like to sing, but my wife, Sariah, hates my singing. At church yesterday, she commented that the...
Every Spring the NHLA board of directors meets for the “spring meeting.” As creative a name as it is, it is very informative from a scheduling point of view. This...
On May 14th, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing nearly $74 million to spark innovation, create new markets for...
Most industries have moved towards optimization technology and the hardwood industry is no exception. Over the past 40 years most of the hardwood industry has adopted many new technologies to...
The Hardwood Federation is celebrating a big birthday this year! 2024 is our 20th year of serving as the united voice of the U.S. hardwood industry, working on the federal...