Ohio Votes No on Hardwood Checkoff
The US Hardwood Industry Coalition applauds the recent action taken by The Ohio Forestry Association, Inc., (OFA) to oppose the Hardwood Checkoff initiative now under consideration by the US Department...
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State Forestry Groups Voice Opposition to Hardwood Checkoff
The Virginia Forest Products Association, Missouri Forest Products Association, Michigan Association of Timbermen and now the Ohio Forestry Association (OFA) have all voiced opposition to the Hardwood...
View ArticleHardwood Ad Checkoff Amended, USDA Seeks Comments
WASHINGTON - The USDA is once again seeking public comments on the proposed Hardwood Checkoff program following seven editorial amendments made to the proposal. Similar to program such as "Got...
View ArticleHot Topics for Wood Components
The Wood Component Manufacturers Association works with industry groups for the betterment of the North American woodworking industry, while keeping members informed of relevant issues that impact...
View ArticleHardwood Checkoff Opponents Win Delay for More Comments
WASHINGTON - Following a request by Hardwood Checkoff opponents, the woodworking industry now has until Sept. 7 to submit comments on the proposed program. Hardwood Checkoff would set a tax on lumber...
View ArticleTimber Suppliers Send USDA Message Supporting Hardwood Checkoff
The proposed Hardwood Checkoff program is receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from those in the business of growing dependable, high quality timber for the hardwood lumber industry. The...
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Plywood & Flooring Dropped from Hardwood Checkoff Proposal
WASHINGTON - Plywood, flooring and green mills would be removed and fees would be scaled back under a simplified proposal for the Hardwood Checkoff program - an ad promotion program for hardwood lumber...
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US Judge Sides with Resolute Forest in Softwood Lumber Checkoff Suit
WASHINGTON - The Softwood Lumber Checkoff program is under scrutiny after a U.S. federal court ruling found that the tax imposed may not be "lawful." The September announcement stems from a lawsuit...
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Hardwood Checkoff Opponents Dispute Dollars Raised by Program
WASHINGTON - The US Hardwood Lumber Industrial Coalition is again calling into question the need for a Hardwood Checkoff Program, claiming the latest round of revisions would generate revenues of less...
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USDA Kills Hardwood Checkoff Program
WASHINGTON - There will be no Hardwood Checkoff promotions program.The U.S. Department of Agriculture has stopped the rulemaking process on the controversial "Hardwood Lumber and Hardwood Plywood...
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