DELMARVA — Planting preparation is advancing across the peninsula as temperatures warm this week, with most growers wrapping up equipment maintenance and finalizing seed orders for corn and soybeans. Fields are drying out well after last week’s rain, and soil temperatures are climbing into the mid 40s in southern Delaware. Extension agents report the region […]
DELMARVA — Planting preparation is advancing across the peninsula as temperatures warm this week, with most growers wrapping up equipment maintenance and finalizing seed orders for corn and soybeans.
Fields are drying out well after last week’s rain, and soil temperatures are climbing into the mid 40s in southern Delaware. Extension agents report the region is tracking about a week ahead of normal for spring fieldwork.
Markets
Corn futures closed at $4.18 per bushel, down 3 cents on the day. Soybeans finished at $11.42, up 5 cents. Wheat came in at $5.61, down 2 cents.
Local cash corn on Delmarva is running $3.90 to $4.00. Soybeans are bringing in $11.10 to $11.25.
Forecast
Partly sunny skies are expected through this evening with temperatures holding near 53 degrees and northwest winds at 10 mph. Tonight will drop to 31 under mostly clear skies.
Tuesday brings full sunshine with a high of 49 and light northwest winds around 5 mph. Good conditions are expected for any remaining field prep work.
Warmer air returns midweek with highs climbing back into the mid 50s Wednesday and mid 60s by Thursday before the next chance of rain moves in late week.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 23, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
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