DELMARVA — Spring planting pace is picking up across Delmarva as soil temperatures continue to climb. Delaware extension services report topsoil moisture is adequate in 68% of fields surveyed, with good workability expected through midweek before afternoon storms move in.
Corn planting is underway in Sussex and Caroline Counties, running about 4 to 5 days ahead of the 5-year average. Soybean seed orders are tracking higher than last year, with growers showing renewed interest in double-crop soybeans behind small grains.
Poultry integrators are reporting strong placement numbers for April contracts, with broiler demand holding steady heading into the spring grilling season.
Markets
July corn futures opened at $6.42 per bushel. November soybeans are trading at $11.18. July wheat is at $6.95.
Locally, Delaware grain elevators are bidding $5.80 for cash corn, $10.70 for soybeans.
Forecast
Mostly sunny skies are expected this morning with highs climbing to 79° under southwest winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing late this afternoon and continuing into tonight as a frontal system moves through. Lows tonight drop to around 50°.
Thursday turns cooler with a slight chance of lingering showers, highs only reaching 58° under northeast winds. Fieldwork should be planned accordingly this morning before storms arrive.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 1, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
