House Ag Chair "Very Concerned" About The Future Of The Hardwood Industry
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August 20, 2026
The chair of the House Committee on Agriculture said he is concerned about the future of the U.S. hardwood industry and the impact on rural communities. He warned that losing sawmills would reduce forest management capacity and create unacceptable consequences for rural America, and highlighted several opportunities to support the hardwood industry, including federal procurement policies and expanded exports.