NEBRASKA'S FOREST PRODUCTS BULLETIN
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LUMBER MARKET REPORTS
Northern
The hardwood industry continues to experience challenges. Labor issues, lack of available transportation, and higher costs for most everything are the primary concerns of industry contacts. But, the world is learning to live with the pandemic, and demand for hardwood products remains good. Too, production is edging up, though not at the same rate as usage for all species. Shortages are still the norm for Soft Maple, Hard Maple, Birch, Basswood, Beech, and Aspen. Prices are responding for these species in reported green and kiln-dried transactions. Markets for Red Oak are varied. Interest from Canadian and US customers is steady and keeping kiln dried Red Oak inventories at manageable levels, and prices generally stable. On the other hand, Chinese buyers are more cautious with purchases. There are decent volumes moving to this country, but sales are price sensitive. Demand for White Oak is holding up well, with interest in the upper grades best. Sales of FAS are keeping on hand supplies thin, although reports indicate adequate volumes of #1C and #2A are available. Industrial markets remain good. Wooden pallet manufacturers are busy and using consistent quantities of cants and pallet lumber. There is a closer balance between supplies and buyers’ needs for raw materials now than this time last year. The railroad industry is in need of additional ties, as inventories have declined for several consecutive months.
Southern
Weather conditions have been less than ideal for harvesting timber in many parts of the South. Freeze and thaw cycles, as well as intermittent rain events, have slowed logging. Several sawmill operators report low hardwood log decks. In addition, a number of hardwood mills continue to process Pine rather than hardwoods. Current production is readily being absorbed by concentration yards and secondary manufacturers. Available for sale kiln dried inventories have declined, but some companies state that loads already sold but waiting on trucks or containers have increased. Contacts indicate kiln-dried demand, in general, is better now than at the end of 2021. However, prices for some items remain under pressure.
Appalachian
With few exceptions, contacts at companies that produce lumber, intermediary products, and finished goods are pleased with current business conditions. Many are forecasting increased business in 2022 over and above robust 2021 sales. However, company owners and operators are quite concerned about several issues that are disrupting business activity. Labor shortages, which had eased for a time, have reemerged as a major problem because many employees have COVID or are quarantining at home due to COVID exposure. What is more, companies of all kinds are struggling to get products shipped, particularly export loads. For example, some sales organizations report having almost twice as much lumber in warehouses as a year ago that is sold and waiting on trucks and containers. Having large backlogs of products that are sold but not shipped disrupts warehouse operation efficiencies and restricts cash flow.
(Source: Condensed from Hardwood Market Report, February 4th, 2022. For more information or to subscribe to Hardwood Market Report, call (901) 767-9216, email: hmr@hmr.com, website: www.hmr.com)
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Hardwood Lumber Prices - Green
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Species |
FAS |
#1C |
#2A |
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11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
Ash |
1315 |
1275 |
1170 |
1070 |
805 |
795 |
730 |
665 |
525 |
515 |
465 |
400 |
Basswood |
1200 |
185 |
1030 |
885 |
660 |
615 |
575 |
465 |
320 |
320 |
215 |
205 |
Cottonwood |
780 |
780 |
780 |
780 |
575 |
575 |
575 |
575 |
260 |
260 |
260 |
260 |
Cherry |
1355 |
1390 |
1530 |
1450 |
750 |
785 |
880 |
830 |
420 |
435 |
505 |
470 |
Elm |
670 |
670 |
670 |
670 |
420 |
420 |
420 |
420 |
290 |
290 |
290 |
290 |
Hackberry |
530 |
530 |
530 |
530 |
480 |
480 |
480 |
480 |
295 |
295 |
295 |
295 |
Hickory |
1190 |
1160 |
1080 |
975 |
870 |
870 |
800 |
700 |
755 |
755 |
690 |
600 |
Soft Maple |
1845 |
1665 |
1600 |
1365 |
1140 |
1075 |
1100 |
890 |
610 |
580 |
660 |
470 |
Red Oak |
1305 |
1305 |
1325 |
1285 |
920 |
920 |
920 |
855 |
700 |
700 |
700 |
620 |
White Oak |
2825 |
2720 |
2595 |
2415 |
1250 |
1250 |
1250 |
1125 |
780 |
780 |
780 |
680 |
Walnut |
4130 |
4000 |
3595 |
3025 |
2590 |
2450 |
2375 |
1715 |
1540 |
1410 |
1295 |
850 |
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Lumber prices quoted in $/MBF, average market prices FOB mill, truckload and greater quantities, 4/4, rough, green, random widths and lengths graded in accordance with NHLA rules. Prices for ash, basswood, northern soft grey elm, unselected soft maple, red oak and white oak from Northern Hardwoods list. Prices for cottonwood and hackberry from Southern Hardwoods list. Prices for cherry, hickory and walnut (steam treated) from Appalachian Hardwoods list. (Source: Hardwood Market Report (HMR), above prices are from the first issue of the identifed month. To subscribe to HMR, call 901-767-9126; email hmr@hmr.com; or go to www.hmr.com. |
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Hardwood Lumber Prices - Kiln Dried
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Species |
FAS |
#1C |
#2A |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
Ash |
1920 |
1825 |
1770 |
1625 |
1240 |
1200 |
1180 |
1090 |
900 |
865 |
850 |
740 |
Basswood |
1875 |
1660 |
1555 |
1375 |
1080 |
980 |
885 |
800 |
590 |
560 |
530 |
495 |
Cottonwood |
1075 |
1075 |
1025 |
1025 |
800 |
800 |
760 |
760 |
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---- |
---- |
---- |
Cherry |
2115 |
2250 |
2375 |
2290 |
1350 |
1415 |
1490 |
1415 |
845 |
845 |
890 |
850 |
Elm |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
Hackberry |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
---- |
Hickory |
1900 |
1875 |
1825 |
1630 |
1530 |
1515 |
1460 |
1250 |
1310 |
1310 |
1250 |
1090 |
Soft Maple |
3085 |
2850 |
2665 |
2425 |
1800 |
1635 |
1570 |
1435 |
1135 |
1015 |
965 |
865 |
Red Oak |
1875 |
1950 |
2120 |
1985 |
1495 |
1530 |
1550 |
1430 |
1170 |
1170 |
1170 |
1075 |
White Oak |
4565 |
4500 |
4380 |
3595 |
2115 |
2115 |
1835 |
1515 |
1375 |
1375 |
1375 |
1075 |
Walnut |
6160 |
6135 |
6030 |
5190 |
4015 |
4590 |
3810 |
3290 |
2540 |
3295 |
2290 |
2025 |
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Note: Kiln dried prices in $/MBF, FOB mill, is an estimate of predominant prices for 4/4 lumber measured after kiln drying. Prices for cottonwood and hackberry from Southern Hardwoods list. Prices for ash, basswood, northern soft grey elm, unselected soft maple, red oak, and white oak from Northern Hardwood list. Prices for cherry, hickory and walnut (steam treated) from Appalachian Hardwoods list. (Source: Hardwood Market Report (HMR), above prices are from the first issue of the identified month. To subscribe to HMR, call 901-767-9126; email hmr@hmr.com; or go to www.hmr.com.) |
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Pallet Lumber - Green
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Ties (7x9) - Green
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Dimension |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
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Region |
2/22 |
11/21 |
8/21 |
5/21 |
4/4 x RW |
450 |
450 |
430 |
400 |
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Crossties |
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5/4 x RW |
475 |
475 |
455 |
435 |
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Northern - 8.5' |
32-36 |
32-36 |
30.25-35 |
28.4-32 |
6/4 x RW |
500 |
500 |
480 |
460 |
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Appalachian (South) - 8.5' |
36.75-41.25 |
36.25-41.25 |
33.25-38 |
29.75-33.75 |
4/4 x SW |
495 |
475 |
445 |
410 |
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Appalachian (North) - 8.5' |
36-40.50 |
35.5-40.5 |
32.5-37.75 |
28.25-32.25 |
5/4 x SW |
505 |
505 |
485 |
465 |
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Southern (West) - 9' |
37-41 |
36-41 |
34-39 |
33-37 |
6/4 x SW |
535 |
515 |
495 |
460 |
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Southern (East) - 8.5' |
36.5-41 |
35.5-41 |
33-38 |
31.5-36 |
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Note: Pallet lumber prices quoted in $/MBF, average market prices FOB mill, truckload and greater quantities, rough, green, random widths and lengths graded in accordance with NHLA rules. Tie prices quoted in $/piece, average market prices FOB mill. Prices for pallet lumber from Northern Hardwood list. Prices for ties from the respective regional lists. (Source: Hardwood Market Report (HMR), above prices are from the first issue of the identified month. To subscribe to HMR, call 901-767-9126; email hmr@hmr.com; or go to www.hmr.com.) |
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Log Matchmaking Program Launch
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Heather Kingery – Forest Products Specialist – Nebraska Forest Service
Research conducted by the Children and Nature Network, the North American Association for Environmental Education, and the National Wildlife Federation, shows a very positive relationship between environment-based education and student performance in school; however, the benefits for students learning outdoors go beyond just academics. Research has found that being exposed to the outdoors during instruction benefits students’ mental health, brain development, physical health, and more.
Outdoor classrooms create physical spaces in schools, non-profits, and community organizations where outdoor learning opportunities can become a reality. To help promote outdoor learning and connections with our local tree and forest industry, the Nebraska Forest Service has created the Log Matchmaking Program to assist in supplying materials to schools and organizations throughout the cornhusker state. This program will help give Nebraskans the tools and resources needed to create dedicated outdoor learning spaces to enrich the lives of school students and learners of all ages.
Through our Conservation Education and Forest Products programs, the Nebraska Forest Service will connect schools, non-profit organizations, and community groups who request outdoor classroom materials with Nebraska wood providers. These organizations will be able to request specific items to implement, expand, and enrich their outdoor learning spaces, while forest industry suppliers will partner with NFS to make a positive impact in their local communities. This initiative aims to connect more people with the outdoors while working with the tree and forest industry to secure these unusual items and ultimately increase the amount of wood being put to good use throughout the state.
We hope you will join us in creating positive and enriching environmental learning opportunities for Nebraskans, especially our state’s youth. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
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Save the Date! – “Managing Carbon Through Healthy Forests in the Southern Great Plains”
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When: June 21-23, 2022
Where: Wichita, KS
The forests and woodlands of the Southern Great Plains hold great promise for carbon storage in the face of climate change challenges for the region. This workshop will explore science and management recommendations that leverage forestry resources for energy while promoting economic resilience by
creating new and expanded markets. Speakers will include experts from USDA-Forest Service, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, State Forestry, and more.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Upcoming NFS Cedar Management and Utilization Workshop Series
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Where: Niobrara State Park at Eagle View Lodge – Located at 89261 522 Ave, Niobrara, NE 68760
When: Wednesday, May 18th, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Topics: This workshop will include a combination of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations. We will discuss the financial tools and programs available to aid in cedar management and demonstrate opportunities to utilize the wood residues that remain after the management is complete.
Cedar Management/Utilization Field Day
Where: Cedar Canyon State Forest - Located in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
· From North Platte – From Highway 83 south of North Platte, drive east on East State Farm Road 13.5 miles. Continue to the south onto South Box Elder Canyon Road (cross over the Tri-County Canal) for 1.5 miles. The access road will be on the west side of the road. Signs will be posted.
· From the Maxwell Exit on I-80 (Exit 190) - Go south on NE-56A Spur for 1.4 miles. Turn right (west) onto State Farm Road and continue west 2.7 miles. Turn south onto South Box Elder Canyon Road (cross over the Tri-County Canal) for 1.5 miles. The access road will be on the west side of the road. Signs will be posted.
When: Wednesday, May 25th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Topics: The event will operate as an open house. Continuous demonstrations of cedar management models, land management equipment, and wood utilization options will run throughout the day so attendees can visit site as their schedules allow.
More information about these events will be provided in a Special Timber Talk Edition in the near future.
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Black Walnut- 19 trees |
Forester: Karloff |
Contact |
Veneer 3 – 308 bf |
Appraisal Date: 1/2022 |
John Ayres |
Lumber 1 – 776 bf |
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8502 N 44th Street |
Lumber 2 – 1,207 bf |
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Omaha, NE 68112 |
Lumber 3 – 931 bf |
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Phone: 402-738-0495 |
Total – 3,222 bf |
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Location: Douglas Co. |
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Black Walnut- 21 trees |
Forester: Karloff |
Contact |
Lumber 1 – 285 bf |
Appraisal Date: 1/2022 |
Frank Borowiak |
Lumber 2 – 1,194 bf |
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5311 S. 172nd Street |
Lumber 3 – 1,529 bf |
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Omaha, NE 68135 |
Total – 3,008 bf |
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Phone: 402-598-8059 |
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Location: Otoe Co. |
Bur Oak – 12 trees |
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2,260 bf |
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Red Oak – 4 trees |
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690 bf |
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Hackberry – 1 tree |
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260 bf |
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TRADING POST
The Trading Post is provided as a free marketing service for the forestry industry. Only forestry-related advertisements will be accepted. Please submit written ads to the Timber Talk editor at least 15 days before scheduled Timber Talk publication dates. Ads may be edited to meet space constraints.
FOR SALE
Post Peeler. Morbark PS8 Post Peeler. Comes with 2 engines, 1 diesel and 1 electric. 8ft in-feed table with short return system. 33 ft of dead rolls with markers for trimming with hydraulic bar saw. Markers for 6½, 7, 8 and 10ft posts. Several bunks and banding equipment included. 24ft triple axle trailer for hauling also included. In excellent condition. Video available. Call John Hahn. 308-430-0630(c); 308-638-7531(h) Hay Springs, Nebraska.
Mulch. City of Nebraska City has approx. 60 semi loads of single grind mulch $200/ semi load or $50/dump truck load. Shipping not included. Arrangements will be made to load. Contact: Marty Stovall 402-873-5515 or email mstovall@nebraskacity.com
Sawmill. Mighty Mite bandsaw. 20 HP electric motor, tandem axles w/ brakes on one axle, 36” x 24’ log capacity, (have cut 46” beams) hydraulic operation includes winch, knees, taper, near arm, dogging arms, far arm, dogging spike, log loading arms, and electric clutch and blade lift. Includes automatic blade sharpener, setting machine, 12 used blades and 4 new blades. Excellent condition. Never been used commercially. $17,500. Contact: Gary Fisher, Crawford, NE. Phone: 308-665-1580; email: fisher@bbcwb.net.
Walnut Lumber. All dimensions. $3.00 per board foot. Falls City, NE. Contact: Bruce Walker at 402-245-2031.
Services and Miscellaneous
Portable Sawmilling Service. Offering portable sawmilling service, turning your logs into valuable lumber. Contact : Doug Patton, D&S Sawmill Services, Palmyra, NE. Phone : (402)-269-4866 or Email : dssawmillservices@gmail.com
Woodshop Services. Millwork made from your lumber on my planer/molder. Chris Marlowe, Butte, NE 402-775-5000. Marlowepasture@nntc.net.
Sawmill Service and Supplies. Saw hammering and welding. Precision knife and saw grinding. Contact: Tim Schram, Schram Saw and Machine, PO Box 718, 204 E. 3rd St., Ponca, NE 68770, 402-755-4294.
Used Portable Sawmills. North America’s largest source of used portable sawmills and equipment. Contact: Sawmill Exchange, 800-459-2148, website: www.sawmillexchange.com
Wanted
Wood Residue. Slab wood, cutoffs, sawdust, mulch, bales, etc. Lincoln, NE. Call Scott Hofeling at 402-432-0806 or email scott@hofelingenterprises.com
Logs and Slabwood. Cottonwood, cedar and pine. 4-26” diameter and 90-100” lengths. Below saw grade logs acceptable. Contact: American Wood Fibers, Clarks, NE at 800-662- 5459; or email: Pat Krish at pkrish@AWF.com
Cottonwood Logs. Veneer-quality cottonwood logs, 16-36” diameter, 7’ and longer. Pick up service available. Contact: Barcel Mill & Lumber, Bellwood, NE 68624. Ask for Barton or Megan. Phone: 800-201-4780; email: bj@barcelmill.com.
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