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USDA awards $11.9 Million loan guarantee to Maine Plywood USA to boost U.S. timber production capacity

 April 16, 2026

USDA grants $11.9M to Maine Plywood USA to expand plywood production, create jobs, and strengthen U.S. timber processing capacity.

Eight states awarded $115.2M under timber production program

 April 16, 2026

USDA Rural Development announces $115.2M in timber funding, including $11.9M for Maine Plywood USA, to boost sawmill capacity, create jobs, and support wildfire risk reduction.

USDA appoints Dr. Justin Benavidez as Chief Economist to guide U.S. agriculture

 January 9, 2026

Dr. Justin Benavidez has been appointed Chief Economist at USDA, bringing extensive experience in agricultural economics and policy to support American farmers and ranchers.

USDA appoints new members to softwood lumber board for 2025

 December 23, 2025

The USDA has appointed six members and four alternates to the Softwood Lumber Board for 2026, including experts from various sectors to strengthen supply chain perspectives and industry insights.

USDA announces $200 million to skyrocket timber production

 May 30, 2025

The USDA Secretary announced a $200 million investment to increase timber harvests, forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and promote rural prosperity.

USDA Forest Service announces $34 Million in funding to boost forestry innovation and job creation

 November 12, 2024

The USDA Forest Service offers $34M in grants to boost forestry innovation, job creation, and sustainable wood practices, supporting forest health nationwide.

USDA appoints six new members to the Softwood Lumber Board

 September 18, 2024

The USDA appoints six new members to the Softwood Lumber Board for 2025-2027, promoting industry diversity and innovation in softwood lumber research and market development.

USDA grants for promoting wood usage

 June 13, 2023

USDA announces an investment of more than $43 million to boost innovative wood usage.

Jowat happy with USDA Biobased Certification for Biobased Product

 December 8, 2020

Jowat has announced that its recently released GROW series of sustainable packaging adhesive has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product label. The packaging adhesive, developed specifically for the North American market, is the first and only hot melt adhesive in …

USDA grants $250,000 to AWC for timber building market research

 April 17, 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding research on market for tall wood construction the fire performance of mass timber building conducted by American Wood Council. A grant of $250,000 has been awarded to AWC. It was known that AWC …


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