DELMARVA — Growers across the Midwest are facing a serious pest challenge this season as corn rootworm infestations intensify. George Huckabay, chief agronomist at Vive Crop Protection, says corn rootworm will be the number one problem in the Midwest this year. Infestations have grown more troublesome in recent seasons, creating mounting concerns for producers across the region.
Markets
Soybean futures posted modest gains today on short covering ahead of Friday’s WASDE report. Traders are watching for possible acreage revisions and Chinese export demand. Corn and wheat both fell during the session.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, June live cattle gained $0.12 to close at $245.92 per hundredweight. May feeder cattle jumped $1.37 to close at $368.
Forecast
A Freeze Warning remains in effect tonight through 9 tomorrow morning. Look for widespread frost with lows dropping to 31° under clear skies.
Thursday will see those frosty conditions early, then partly sunny skies with a high near 55°. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday turns warmer and sunny with highs reaching 64°.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 8, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
