DELMARVA — Growers across the Delmarva Peninsula are preparing fields for spring planting as February’s window for pre-season maintenance narrows. Equipment dealers across the Eastern Shore report steady traffic as farmers lock in seed purchases and finalize nitrogen application plans. Time remains to test soil and adjust lime programs before spring fieldwork ramps up.
Markets
March corn futures settled at $5.18/bu on Thursday. March soybeans closed at $10.74/bu, while March wheat came in at $5.51/bu. Locally, cash corn on Delmarva is running $4.90/bu. Soybeans are fetching $10.35/bu at regional elevators.
Forecast
Partly sunny skies are expected Thursday with highs around 35°F. Northwest winds 10-20 mph will keep conditions crisp. Overnight temperatures will drop to 19°F under partly cloudy skies.
Friday brings full sunshine with highs climbing to 36°F and lighter winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Conditions stay dry through the weekend, favorable for equipment prep or barn maintenance.
Fields remain too wet for tillage, but drainage should continue improving with the dry stretch. The next chance of precipitation doesn’t arrive until Sunday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update, February 12, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
