DELMARVA — Cattle farmers across Delmarva are now in the crucial 90-day window that determines breeding season success. This 3-month preparation period happens well before artificial insemination begins or bulls are introduced to herds. During these critical months, female cattle undergo significant metabolic adjustments and reproductive developments that directly impact egg quality and prepare the uterus for pregnancy. Getting nutrition and body condition right now pays dividends when breeding actually starts.
Markets
A massive Brazilian soybean harvest is adding pressure to commodity markets that will affect Delmarva grain farmers. An Iowa State economist says Brazil’s situation mirrors last year’s overwhelming U.S. corn harvest, when post-World War 2 record acreage combined with record yields drove prices down.
March corn futures settled at $3.92/bu, soybeans at $10.43, and wheat at $5.18. Locally, corn is trading around $4.10 on Delmarva.
Forecast
Dense fog continues this morning with visibility under a quarter mile in spots, clearing by mid-morning. Light rain likely today with a high near 54°F and east winds 5-10 mph. Tonight, widespread fog returns with rain likely, low around 39°F. Friday brings patchy fog and a high near 50°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, March 5, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
