The farm bill, reauthorized every five years, includes forestry provisions that impact the U.S. hardwood industry. The Hardwood Federation is urging members and those in our industry to contact members of Congress. What's at stake: hardwood export promotion funding, timber innovation for the Building Rural Communities Act, and the Jobs in the Woods Act.
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February 07, 2024
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February 07, 2024
Hardwood Industry Asks For $25M To Promote Hardwoods
Another step forward: the Hardwood Access and Program Development Act has been introduced in U.S. Congress. This important bill would provide $25 million to educate consumers and building and design professionals on the environmental and economic benefits of choosing hardwoods.
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February 07, 2024
Business Tax Package Makes Progress
Businesses continue to advocate to extend important provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that are due to expire. A bill that would restore business interest deductions, the R&D tax credit, and full expensing of equipment passed the U.S. House of Representatives, with strong bipartisan support, and has been sent to the Senate.
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February 07, 2024
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54% of Homebuyers Will Pay More For Hardwood Floors
The most sought-after home feature in the U.S. is hardwood floors. According to consumer research, hardwood floors are so popular that more than half of all prospective buyers said they would pay more for a home with hardwood floors.
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January 24, 2024
DHA eNews – DHA Releases Legal Timber Due Diligence Standard 2.0
Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue I: DHA Insights | Businesses Benefit From New Tax Deal | Cabinet Sales Down By 14% In 2023 | Durable Plywood Is A New Top Trend In Kitchens | USFS Undercuts Forest Management | EUDR: AHEC Requests Risk Assessments For 33 States | Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge
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