Mississippi forests weakened by January’s ice storm face higher beetle risk, as officials conduct trapping and monitoring flights to assess potential outbreaks, MPB reported.
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Explosion Reported at Weyerhaeuser MDF Mill in Columbia Falls, MT
An explosion at Weyerhaeuser’s MDF mill in Columbia Falls, MT, prompted an emergency response, NBC Montana reported.
US Truck Rates Rise in Q1 Even as Shipment Volumes Decline
US truckload rates climbed in Q1 even as shipment volumes declined, driven by tighter capacity rather than stronger demand, FreightWaves reported.
US Mortgage Applications Slip in the Week Ending April 3
Mortgage loan application volume decreased 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier, MBA reported.
Proposed UK Fire Safety Rules Could Restrict Timber Use in Buildings Above 11 Meters
UK officials have proposed fire safety rules that could restrict timber use in buildings over 11 meters, Architects’ Journal reported.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Reports Fire at Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials reported a localized fire at its Jesup, Georgia, facility, with one production line offline but no expected impact to customer supply commitments.
USMCA Talks Unlikely to Meet July 1 Deadline, US Trade Representative Says
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said USMCA talks are unlikely to be resolved by the July 1 deadline, with negotiations between the US and Canada yet to begin.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline in February
US wood pellet exports totaled 608,572.1 metric tons in February, down 37% from January, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
US Ports See Increase in Russian Plywood Shipments
Russian plywood shipments to US ports rose 42% year-over-year in February to 11,300 cubic meters, rebounding after a late-2025 decline, Wood Central reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for April 3
11 fires are burning uncontained across the country, with 63 new wildfires reported during the week.