DELMARVA — Maryland agriculture officials confirmed Thursday that bird flu has hit a 3rd commercial poultry farm in the state. The Caroline County broiler operation tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza on February 26. It’s the 3rd highly pathogenic case at a Maryland commercial facility, adding to mounting concerns across Delmarva’s poultry industry. State […]
DELMARVA — Maryland agriculture officials confirmed Thursday that bird flu has hit a 3rd commercial poultry farm in the state. The Caroline County broiler operation tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza on February 26. It’s the 3rd highly pathogenic case at a Maryland commercial facility, adding to mounting concerns across Delmarva’s poultry industry. State officials are working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.
Meanwhile, just across the border in Indiana, turkey farmer Kevin Kalb says the virus was detected just 12 to 13 miles from his operation 2 days ago, keeping producers on high alert about biosecurity measures.
Markets
March corn closed Thursday at $4.33¼, up 2¾ cents. March wheat gained 5 cents to close at $5.71¾. March soybeans slipped ½ cent to $11.47¾, while soybean meal dropped 70 cents to $317.60.
Forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies today with temperatures reaching 47° under light southeast winds. Tonight drops to 28° under partly cloudy skies. Saturday looks mostly sunny with highs near 53°. Sunday brings a slight chance of light rain with highs around 44°, then turning colder Monday with a chance of light snow and highs only reaching 33°.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, February 27, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
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