DELMARVA — Delaware farmers may soon have access to new planting technology designed to improve crop establishment across the region. PTx unveiled their ArrowTube seed planting system at this year’s Commodity Classic, promising better results for agricultural operations. According to Caleb Stuber from PTx’s strategic marketing division, the system manages speed and uses strategically positioned […]
DELMARVA — Delaware farmers may soon have access to new planting technology designed to improve crop establishment across the region. PTx unveiled their ArrowTube seed planting system at this year’s Commodity Classic, promising better results for agricultural operations.
According to Caleb Stuber from PTx’s strategic marketing division, the system manages speed and uses strategically positioned resistance to direct individual seeds along a specially designed pathway from the planting mechanism into the soil. The technology creates a narrow trench beneath the surface for more consistent seed placement.
Markets
Corn futures closed mixed with nearby contracts under pressure while deferred months posted modest gains. Soybeans advanced during Tuesday’s session, with the March contract up 12 cents following volatile trading. Wheat futures showed mixed results as traders monitored global supply conditions. April live cattle climbed $1.02 to settle at $234.12 per hundredweight.
Forecast
Dense fog continues impacting the Delmarva Peninsula through 10 o’clock this evening with visibility dropping below 1/4 mile in some areas. Tonight brings light rain with lows around 42 degrees and southwest winds near 5 miles per hour. Wednesday looks mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain and highs reaching 54 degrees. Wednesday night continues the wet pattern with more light rain and lows around 40 degrees.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 3, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.