DELMARVA — Spring planting preparations are ramping up across the Delmarva Peninsula as growers take advantage of warmer temperatures this week. Soil conditions are improving rapidly in Kent and Sussex counties with field work resuming after last week’s wet weather. Nitrogen applications are well underway for early corn plantings, and equipment dealers report strong demand […]
DELMARVA — Spring planting preparations are ramping up across the Delmarva Peninsula as growers take advantage of warmer temperatures this week. Soil conditions are improving rapidly in Kent and Sussex counties with field work resuming after last week’s wet weather. Nitrogen applications are well underway for early corn plantings, and equipment dealers report strong demand for parts and service as farmers get ready for the push ahead.
Markets
Grain markets closed mixed Thursday. July corn futures settled at $5.32 per bushel, down 4 cents on the session. July soybeans finished at $11.16, up 2 cents. July wheat came in at $6.08, down a penny.
Locally, cash corn at Delmarva elevators is averaging $4.95 per bushel. Soybeans are bringing $10.70.
Forecast
Thursday afternoon temperatures reached 71 degrees under mostly sunny skies with southwest winds at 15 miles per hour. Tonight, mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected. The low will drop to 56 degrees.
Friday brings periods of rain with temperatures reaching 59 degrees and north winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Rain will likely continue into Friday night with lows falling to 31 degrees.
Field work will be on hold through the weekend, but conditions improve Sunday with mostly sunny skies returning.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 26, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
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