Log Prices?

[Nebraska]

Sleepy.......    at least here...

[Mr. Buck]

So I am brand new to sawmilling.  I've been looking at subscribing to the Hardwood Market Report since I ordered my mill about a year ago.

Unless I got bad info, the HMR used to go for something like $250/yr.

I just talked with the company that puts it out now and they want $2,000 /yr.

I can't speak to its value - if you're making good money already I'm sure it's worth it.  Seems like a steep increase in a year though. 

For those of you that aren't milling as a full time job, yet, are you investing in the HMR at current sub rates? 

[Ron Scott]

Check with your State's Forestry Dept. They may put out a Timber Pricing Report which may be much cheaper.

https://timberupdate.com/timber-prices/georgia-prices/

[Mr. Buck]

Thank you, Ron! 

[SwampDonkey]

Log prices we can get from our local forest products marketing board. They have mill specs and prices for various wood products. 

[rdobb13]

Log prices in southern Ohio are not very good, after this week I'll be sorting and moving stuff around. Actually had 2000 ft of white oak and chestnut oak, first and second cuts only, average 67 cents a foot. Buyer should have been wearing a mask and packing a gun. 

[nativewolf]

That's sort of a ridiculous price Rdobb13.  I mean the WO should have been $1.8-2.2 at the stave mill.  CO isn't bad, over a buck anyway.  

[SwampDonkey]

He must be in New Brunswick. Nobody will pay good money for great logs up here. The great ones are getting scarce as most people clearcut or high grade.

[rdobb13]

That's sort of a ridiculous price Rdobb13.  I mean the WO should have been $1.8-2.2 at the stave mill.  CO isn't bad, over a buck anyway. 

Oh I agree, we have a speyside mill in this county. Last I knew they weren't taking gate logs, only buying lots from the local mills. Personal opinion, that's a huge smack in the face, I can't get the full price I have to share it with a mill through a resale log. 

The load I mentioned went to a large flooring company that usually pays well, just some folks better than others. It's a loyalty thing which I understand and appreciate. It's been dry here and they are all full, but you don't have to pay a buyers wages on one load. 

All in all, just glad to be working and move on. Life happens.