Experts Urge Farmers to Apply Herbicides During Current Warm Spell

DELMARVA — Agricultural producers should take advantage of the current warm spell to get early season herbicide applications down, according to FMC Corporation’s regional technical manager Gail Stratman. She is urging farmers to capitalize on optimal weather conditions now, saying by late March and early April timing becomes critical for effective weed control. The window […]

Listen to the Evening Delmarva Farm Report Update — March 10, 2026

DELMARVA — Agricultural producers should take advantage of the current warm spell to get early season herbicide applications down, according to FMC Corporation’s regional technical manager Gail Stratman. She is urging farmers to capitalize on optimal weather conditions now, saying by late March and early April timing becomes critical for effective weed control. The window is open right now for those pre-emergent treatments.

Markets

Corn futures closed mixed with nearby contracts up $0.02 while deferred months slipped. Soybeans added $0.07 on improved demand signals. Wheat lost $0.04 on profit taking. Local cash corn is running $5.90 in Dover with soybeans at $11.70.

Forecast

The region is wrapping up a beautiful Tuesday evening with temperatures near 70° under sunny skies. Tonight drops to 46° with mostly clear conditions and light south winds. Wednesday looks mostly sunny with a high near 69°, though a slight chance of showers develops late in the day. By Wednesday night those shower chances increase with possible thunderstorms as a system moves through. Temperatures Wednesday night stay mild around 51°.

This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 10, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.

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