DELMARVA — An ammonia leak at a Perdue processing facility in Milford sent 9 people to the hospital Sunday morning. Officials say approximately 68 pounds of anhydrous ammonia escaped into the air at the plant, triggering an emergency response and medical treatment for those affected.
Food Safety
Maryland health officials have expanded a listeria warning to cover every cheese product made at Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The state had already suspended the facility’s operating license on May 30 and issued a narrower advisory on June 3 covering only the requesón and soft ricotta. That warning now covers the dairy’s entire cheese lineup.
Products are sold at farmers markets and through distributors across Maryland, Virginia, and several other states. Consumers should check packaging for manufacturer permit number 24-128. Any Clover Hill Dairy cheese should be discarded immediately.
Markets
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn on the December contract is $4.51/bu. July corn is $4.53/bu. November soybeans are $10.79/bu, and July beans are $10.50/bu.
Forecast
Conditions Monday look favorable for fieldwork, with sunny skies, highs near 80°F, and northwest winds of 10-15 mph. A coastal flood advisory runs until 2 a.m. Tuesday for inland Sussex County and Delaware beaches, with minor tidal flooding possible on low-lying roads. Tuesday will remain clear and sunny with highs near 76°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 15, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
