DELMARVA — China made its largest single-day purchase of U.S. soybeans since January on Wednesday, a signal that demand is strengthening as trade relations between Washington and Beijing appear to be improving. The move is considered a meaningful boost for Delmarva soybean growers heading into summer.
Policy
Livestock producers are also watching the fallout from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that stripped Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants. Immigrant advocacy groups say the decision is expected to hit the agriculture and food industries hard, with ripple effects across sectors that rely heavily on immigrant labor.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is tracking New World Screwworm after the USDA confirmed a detection in Texas on June 3. No cases have been found in Delaware or anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region, and officials say the national food supply is not at risk. Producers are advised to monitor livestock for open wounds and report anything unusual to authorities.
Markets
September corn settled at $4.35¾/bu, down $0.08¾. August soybeans closed at $11.93¼, off just a fraction. September Chicago wheat fell $0.10¾ to $6.07¾/bu.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, September corn is bidding $4.80/bu and November soybeans are at $11.43/bu.
Forecast
Wednesday evening is expected to stay mostly clear with patchy fog developing overnight and a low near 70°F. Thursday brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 86°F. Producers should plan field work accordingly.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, July 8, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
