DELMARVA — Agricultural experts are stressing the importance of proper timing when combining cover crops and manure application on Delmarva farms. When coordinated correctly, these practices boost nutrient efficiency and improve water quality protection. But poor timing creates significant management challenges for producers.
Specialists say farmers must understand the purpose behind both practices before implementing them together. The coordination can also provide additional forage benefits when done right.
Markets
Corn futures for May delivery settled at $4.49 per bushel. Soybeans closed at $11.58 per bushel for May contracts. Wheat futures showed strength, bucking the downward trend in other grains. Live cattle for June delivery finished at $245.80 per hundredweight.
Forecast
A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 o’clock this morning across Delmarva. Temperatures dropped to 29 degrees overnight with clear skies. Today looks sunny with highs reaching 52 degrees and light east winds.
Another freeze is possible tonight as temperatures fall to 33 degrees with areas of frost developing. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 56 degrees before warming into the mid-60s Friday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 8, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
