U.S. Wood Pellet Demand Thriving
Foreign demand for U.S. wood pellets continues to climb, with exports more than doubling between 2013 and 2018, growing from 2.99 million metric tons to 6.02 million, according to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data.
USDA Announces Block Grants For Hurricane Damage
In November, the USDA announced $800 million in block grants to Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to provide assistance to landowners in disaster-designated areas affected by hurricanes Michael and Florence.