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USDA Sets Dates For Softwood Check-Off Program Referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that a continuance referendum will be conducted among eligible domestic (U.S.) manufacturers and importers of softwood lumber from August 1 through Aug. 25, 2016. The...

National Softwood Lumber Board Appointed

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has appointed 19 representatives to serve on the first national Softwood Lumber Board to oversee the new “check-off” lumber promotion effort. Members will serve two-, three- or four-year terms. Members appointed to represent U.S....