DELMARVA — Maryland agriculture officials reported a presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza at a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County on Thursday, marking the 3rd highly pathogenic bird flu detection at a commercial poultry operation in the state. The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the case Thursday evening. State officials are working to […]
DELMARVA — Maryland agriculture officials reported a presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza at a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County on Thursday, marking the 3rd highly pathogenic bird flu detection at a commercial poultry operation in the state.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the case Thursday evening. State officials are working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread across Delmarva’s poultry industry.
The detection comes as Indiana turkey farms are also dealing with fresh outbreaks, with 1 producer reporting the virus just 12 miles from his operation.
Markets
Commodity markets wrapped up Thursday with mixed results. March corn futures gained 2.75 cents to close at $4.33/bu. March wheat on the Chicago exchange added 5 cents, finishing at $5.72/bu.
Soybeans slipped 0.5 cents to $11.48/bu. Soybean meal fell 70 cents to $317.60/ton, while soybean oil climbed higher.
Livestock futures took a sharp dive, with April live cattle dropping $3.37 to $236.90.
Forecast
The evening forecast calls for 45°F with a chance of light rain. Tonight drops to 27°F with areas of fog developing. Friday, fog clears for a mostly sunny afternoon with highs back to 45°F. Southeast winds 5 mph or less.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, February 26, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
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