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 2026 Loggers' Expo in Essex Junction, VT
 
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 &lt;p class=""&gt;In this month’s podcast, we travel to the Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo (known as the Loggers’ Expo), held May 1-2 of 2026. This annual event, organized by the Northeastern Loggers’ Association, is the association's biggest event of the year, bringing together folks from all sectors of the forest products industry. In this episode, we take the exhibitor’s perspective. Thanks to Conor Callahan of Kennebec Lumber, Maury Wilkinson of Kiln-Direct, Jack Beckwith of Woodmizer, and Andrew Easton of Eastonmade Woodsplitters for sharing their viewpoints. Check out the full Expo review in the June issue of &lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;This podcast episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;Bandit&lt;/a&gt;. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. To learn more about Bandit equipment, contact a local authorized Bandit dealer or visit &lt;a href="http://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.banditchippers.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;You can check out more forest industry content in &lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger&lt;/em&gt; magazine and our website. To subscribe, visit &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/magazine-preview/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger and Timber Processor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;page.&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;To become a member of the Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA), visit &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.northernlogger.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Wich Darick Graham of Binghaman & Son Lumber 

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Perspectives from the 2026 Loggers' Expo 

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 Chainsaw Love with James Card
 
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 &lt;p class=""&gt;In this episode with author James Card, we talk about his new book, &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/product/chainsawlove/"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chainsaw Love&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Card has written about outdoor pursuits in The New York Times and many other publications covering the outdoors. He was a fly-fishing guide in South Korea, and worked as a tree faller for a line-clearance company. His experiences using a saw cutting firewood with his father, working for the tree service company, and interviews with experts are woven into the book. Even if you use a chainsaw every day, you’re guaranteed to learn something new from his book and our conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;You can learn more about &lt;em&gt;Chainsaw Love&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS17391" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;This podcast episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;Bandit&lt;/a&gt;. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. To learn more about Bandit equipment, contact a local authorized Bandit dealer or visit &lt;a href="http://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.banditchippers.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;You can check out more forest industry content in &lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger&lt;/em&gt; magazine and our website. To subscribe, visit &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/magazine-preview/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger and Timber Processor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;page.&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;To become a member of the Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA), visit &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.northernlogger.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Schiano Brothers of SE Schiano Logging
 
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 In this episode, we talk with Schiano brothers Steven, Henry, and Jacob of SE Schiano Logging. They are all 30 or younger, and represent the next generation of loggers in the Northeast. We talk about current logging conditions, why they all fell in love with the work, why they all decided to join their father’s logging business, and how they all work together for a common goal.This podcast episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank">Bandit</a>. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. To learn more about Bandit equipment contact a local authorized Bandit dealer or visit <a href="http://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank">www.banditchippers.com</a>.&nbsp;You can check out more forest industry content in The Northern Logger magazine and our website. In our August issue, you’ll find more great features on the next generation of forest industry professionals. To subscribe, visit our page <a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/magazine-preview/" target="_blank">The Northern Logger and Timber Processor</a>, or become a member of the Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA) at <a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/" target="_blank">https://www.northernlogger.com/</a>

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The Next Generation: Schiano Brothers 

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 In this month’s episode, we check in with Darick Graham, VP of Sawmills at <a href="https://bingamanlumber.com">Bingaman and Son Lumber Company</a>, located in the heart of the Appalachian hardwoods in central Pennsylvania. We discuss how Bingaman is doing in light of China’s ban on US log imports, and the outlook for sawmills and operators in PA. We also talk about how Bingaman’s work culture has helped the company survive through challenging times.&nbsp;This podcast episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank">Bandit</a>. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. To learn more about Bandit equipment contact a local authorized Bandit dealer or visit <a href="http://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank">www.banditchippers.com</a>.To subscribe to <a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/magazine-preview/" target="_blank">The Northern Logger and Timber Processor</a> magazine or become a member of the Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA), visit <a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/" target="_blank">https://www.northernlogger.com/</a>

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How One Hardwood Sawmill Is Surviving Tough Times 

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 Madden Sustainable Forestry: A Diversified Logging Business
 
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 &lt;p class=""&gt;In this episode, we speak with Derek Madden of &lt;a href="https://maddensustainableforestry.com"&gt;Madden Sustainable Forestry&lt;/a&gt;, a Maine-based contracting company. We discuss how he’s diversified his business and how working on private lands has helped with that, branching out with new services, surviving through these times that we’re in, and the importance of taking the time to maintain your equipment for maximum profitability. The interview was recorded in mid-April. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;This podcast episode is sponsored by &lt;a href="https://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;Bandit&lt;/a&gt;. What chipper is right for you? With the most diverse line in the industry, Bandit has you covered with a variety of models. To learn more about Bandit equipment contact a local authorized Bandit dealer or visit &lt;a href="http://www.banditchippers.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.banditchippers.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;As mentioned in the interview with Derek, the Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, a.k.a the Logger’s Expo, is coming up May 16 and 17, and takes place at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Pre-registration is highly encouraged – tickets are $15 on the day, but we’re giving you a code to register for FREE on our website. The code is LOGPOD and you can find the link to register at &lt;a href="https://loggers-expo.eventregistration.io/step-1-prelim"&gt;northernlogger.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=""&gt;To subscribe to &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/magazine-preview/" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Northern Logger and Timber Processor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; magazine or become a member of the Northeastern Loggers' Association (NELA), visit &lt;a href="https://www.northernlogger.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.northernlogger.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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