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Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 4, December 2018 Dec 2018

Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 4, December 2018

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue:

Lumber Market Reports

Hardwood Lumber Prices

NOTE FROM EDITOR: Transitioning to Electronic Delivery Only

NDA Expands EAB Quarantine

Forest Products Grants Available

Wildfires and Communities in Nebraska

Forest Industry Spotlight: “Good Neighbor Authority” in Nebraska

Trading Post

Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 3, September 2018 Sep 2018

Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 3, September 2018

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue:

Lumber Market Reports

Hardwood Lumber Prices

American Logger Council Seeking Great Plains Chapter

Woody Biomass Heating Assistance Available

Bureau of Indian Affairs Preparing for Walnut Timber Sale

2018 Nebraska Forestry Festival (October 27)

Forest Industry Spotlight: Much Ado about Residue

Trading Post

Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 2, June 2018 Jun 2018

Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 2, June 2018

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Edition of Timber Talk

  1. Lumber Market Reports
  2. Hardwood Lumber Prices (green lumber, kiln-dried lumber, green pallet lumber, and green crossties)
  3. The Urban Wood Network: Bringing the Value of Urban Wood to Light
  4. Firewood Regulations Impacting Nebraska Firewood Producers
  5. Nebraska Legislature to Conduct Redcedar Study
  6. Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight: Between Two Trees (Brady, NE)
  7. Woody Biomass Heating Assistance Available
  8. SAVE THE DATE: Walnut Timber Management and Harvest Workshop (Plattsmouth, NE)
  9. Trading Post
  10. Timber Sales
  11. Ponderosa Pine (Sheridan County, NE)

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Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 1, March 2018 Mar 2018

Timber Talk, Vol. 56, No. 1, March 2018

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Dear Timber Talk Subscribers,

Attached is the March 2018 issue of “Timber Talk – Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter.” You must have Adobe software to open the file.

The direct link to previous issues of Timber Talk on the Nebraska Forest Service website is: http://nfs.unl.edu/timber-talk

In This Edition of Timber Talk

1. Lumber Market Reports

2. Hardwood Lumber Prices (green lumber, kiln-dried lumber, green pallet lumber, and green crossties)

3. Evaluating Timber Harvest Potential in Western Nebraska

4. Lincoln Schools, NFS to Demonstrate Urban Lumber Use

5. Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight: Cutting Edge Mill (Elkhorn, NE)

6. Nebraska Forest Service to …


Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 4, December 2017 Dec 2017

Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 4, December 2017

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market Reports: Northern, Southern, Appalachian

Hardwood Lumber Prices: Green, Kiln-Dried, Pallet Lumber, Ties (7x9)

Tribal Walnut Timber Harvesting Expanding in Nebraska, by Anthony Crill, Bureau of Indian Affairs

To Influence Buyers, Tell Stories, by Paul Reilly, Reilly Sales Training

Green Star Energy Group, South Sioux City Celebrates Bioenergy Day

Welcome Kristina Hughes

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight: Native Lumber & Sawmill, Litchfield

Wood Businesses Work to Increase Marketing Skills

Trading Post


Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 3, September 2017 Sep 2017

Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 3, September 2017

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market Reports: Northern, Southern, Appalachian

Hardwood Lumber Prices: Green, Kiln-Dried, Pallet Lumber, Ties (7x9)

Letter from the Editor: Governor’s “Red Tape Review” Offering opportunity for the Nebraska forest industry

Understanding Moisture Meters, By Brett Miller, National Hardwood Flooring Association - “Hardwood Floors” Magazine

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight: MTS Tree Service

Forestry Field Day Announcement: September 30, 2017 Horning State Farm - 2106 Horning Road Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Workshop Announcement: Forest Products Marketing, November 9, 2017 Buffalo County Extension Building Kearney, Nebraska

Trading Post

Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 2, June 2017 Jun 2017

Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 2, June 2017

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market Reports 1

Hardwood Lumber Prices 2

Letter from the Editor: Nebraska Forest Products Association Can Nebraska’s beef industry be a model for the forest products industry? 3

American Wood Fibers--Yes Virginia, there is pine in Nebraska...And it has value! 4

Pine Ridge Sawmill Ready to Come Back to Life--Doescher Mill looking to rent/lease complete sawmill operation 5

Workshop Announcement--Portable Sawmill Operations and Lumber Drying 6

Nebraska Forest Service Awarded Biochar Grant 6

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight 7

Forest Products Specialists Tour Nebraska Facilities 7

Timber Sales 8


Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 1, March 2017 Mar 2017

Timber Talk, Vol. 55, No. 1, March 2017

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market Reports 1

Hardwood Lumber Prices 2

Hardwood Lumber Market History 3

Bringing Innovative Timber Construction to Nebraska 4

Using Biochar to Reduce Cattle Emissions 5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight 6

Timber Appraisals 6

Nebraska Wood Energy Team Conducting Statewide Analysis 7

Trading Post 8


Timber Talk, Vol. 54, No. 4, December 2016 Dec 2016

Timber Talk, Vol. 54, No. 4, December 2016

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market Reports 1

Hardwood Lumber Prices 2

Note from the Editor - EAB Meeting Discussion 3

THE CHALLENGE - Using Forest Residues from Forest Operations 4

2016 Tax Tips Bulletin Available 4

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight 5

Alaska Airlines’ first flight with biofuel made from forest residuals 7

The Four “P’s” of Marketing Your Small Sawmill Business 7

Trading Post 8


Timber Talk, Vol. 54, No. 3, September 2016 Sep 2016

Timber Talk, Vol. 54, No. 3, September 2016

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market Reports 1

Hardwood Lumber Prices 2

Green Star Gasifier Seeking Wood Fuel 3

Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Eastern Nebraska 4

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight 5

Timber Sales 7

Trading Post 8


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 5, June 2016 Jun 2016

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 5, June 2016

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market Reports 1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green 2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried 2

Neiman Restoring Pine Ridge Timber Purchasing 3

Open for Business: Redcedar 4

Kiln-Drying Multiple Thicknesses and Species 5

Forest Industry Spotlight 6

Timber Sales 7

Trading Post 8


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 4, March 2016 Mar 2016

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 4, March 2016

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News 1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green 2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried 2

Open for Business 3

Tips to Reduce Drying Defect 5

Forest Industry Spotlight 6

The Trading Post 8

Timber Sales 9


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No .4, November 2015 Nov 2015

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No .4, November 2015

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green..................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Sun-dried Lumber.................................3

NFS Forest Products Program...............4

Milling Railroad Ties in Nebraska........4

A Closer Look at Edgers........................5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......7

The Trading Post....................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 3, September 2015 Sep 2015

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 3, September 2015

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green..................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Open for Business..................................3

U.S. Pumps out More Pellets.................4

Should I Buy a Sawmill.........................5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......7

The Trading Post....................................8

Timber Sales...........................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 2, June 2015 Jun 2015

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 2, June 2015

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green..................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Top Ten Family Forestry Issues.............3

Hardwood Floors with a Zip.................5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......7

The Trading Post....................................8

Timber Sales...........................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 1, February 1, 2015 Feb 2015

Timber Talk, Vol. 53, No. 1, February 1, 2015

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green...................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Innovation Treats Firewood for Safe Transport...................................3

Tax Tips for Landowners for the 2014 Tax Year.............................4

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......6

Utilization of Small-Diameter Material...................................................7

The Trading Post.....................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 4, November 1, 2014 Nov 2014

Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 4, November 1, 2014

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green..................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Wood is Good........................................3

Simple Steps for Double Your Firewood Profits................................4

Homemade Log Forwarder...................5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......6

The Trading Post....................................8

Timber Sales...........................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 3, September 1, 2014 Sep 2014

Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 3, September 1, 2014

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

In This Issue

Lumber Market News ...........................1

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green..................................2

Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried...........................2

Band Saws for Small Sawmills..............3

Sawmills Can Make More than Lumber.............................................5

Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight......6

The Trading Post....................................8

Timber Sales...........................................8


Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 2, June 1, 2014 Jan 2014

Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 2, June 1, 2014

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Commercial Hardwood Lumber Species; How Should You Charge?; Pressure Treated Wood; Nebraska Forest Industry Spotlight; The Trading Post; Food for Thought — TIME; Editor: Adam Smith Graphic/Layout: Anne Moore


Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 1, February 1, 2014 Jan 2014

Timber Talk, Vol. 52, No. 1, February 1, 2014

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Hardwood Lumber Market History—Green; Lumber Abbreviations; Timber Talk Editor Retiring; North American Pellet Exports Continue to Rise; Wood: Fastest Growing Heating Fuel in America; EAB Quarantine Updates; Chinese Wood Demand Expected to Rise 50% by 2015; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; The Ancient Art of Cooperage; The Trading Post; Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 1, February 1, 2013 Jan 2013

Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 1, February 1, 2013

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Hardwood Lumber Market History—Green; 50th Anniversary ; NFS Launches New Website; 4 Nebraska Wood Products Exchange; 4 2012 Tax Tips for Forest Landowners...5 Attention Timber & Log Buyers; 5 Nebraska Forest - 2010; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight.; The Trading Post; Generation Check — Do You Remember?; Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 2, June 1, 2013 Jan 2013

Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 2, June 1, 2013

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Nebraska Timber Industry 2009; Global Timber and Wood Products Market Update; Drying Methods For Small Operators; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; The Trading Post; Timber Sales.


Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 4, November 1, 2013 Jan 2013

Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 4, November 1, 2013

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Checking, Shaking and Honeycombing; End-Coating Logs and Lumber Makes “Cents” (Or Dollars!); Nebraska Forestry Spotligh; The Trading Post; The Biggest Cause of Our “Environmental” Problems?; Railroad Ties: Another Use for Hardwood Logs


Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 3, September 1, 2013 Jan 2013

Timber Talk, Vol. 51, No. 3, September 1, 2013

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Timber Stumpage Prices; Nebraska Timber and Log Buyers Survey; Band Saw Blades For Green Wood; Illegal Logging Crackdown in Central and South America; Coming to Terms With Terms; International Trade in Wood Chips Seeing Steady Increases; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; The Trading Post; How to Save Money Wtih a Wood Stove; Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 2, June 1, 2012 Jan 2012

Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 2, June 1, 2012

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried.; Air Drying Lumber; Chiggers-More Than You Ever Wanted To Know!; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; The Trading Post; Timber Sales.


Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 3, September 1, 2012 Jan 2012

Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 3, September 1, 2012

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Timber Stumpage Prices; Wood is Good; Solar-Heated Lumber Dryers: Design Basics; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; Study Reveals Component Market Trends; The Trading Post


Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 4, November 1, 2012 Jan 2012

Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 4, November 1, 2012

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News ; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried.; Wood Products: Good for the Environment; Opening Faces; Sawing For Grade Increases Value; Nebraska Forestry Spotlight; The 2 X 4 Revolutionized Construction; The Trading Post; Timber Sales


Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 1, February 1, 2012 Jan 2012

Timber Talk, Vol. 50, No. 1, February 1, 2012

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Hardwood Lumber Market History—Green; Tribute to a Forester; Cracking the Walnut Case; Woody Biomass Facts: A Look at the Myths Regarding a Sustainable Energy Source; Nebraska Forestry Industry Spotlight.....6 NFS Welcomes New M&U Forester; The Trading Post; Timber Sales; How Did Scragg Mills Get Named?


Timber Talk, Vol. 49, No. 4, November 1, 2011 Jan 2011

Timber Talk, Vol. 49, No. 4, November 1, 2011

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; The Business Plan: Critical To Start-Up And Growth; A Baker’s Dozen Marketing Tips; Nebraska Forestry Industry Spotlight; The Trading Post; Proper Method of Bore Cutting Revisited; Timber Sales.


Timber Talk, Vol. 49, No. 1, February 1, 2011 Jan 2011

Timber Talk, Vol. 49, No. 1, February 1, 2011

Timber Talk: Nebraska Forest Industry Newsletter

Lumber Market News; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Green; Hardwood Lumber Price Trends—Kiln Dried; Hardwood Lumber Market History—Green; Nebraska “Primary Processors” Directory; Long Time Nebraska Sawmiller Will Be Missed; What Is That Log Worth?; Nebraska Forestry Industry Spotlight; The Trading Post; Timber Sales;