DELMARVA — Field work across Delmarva continued at a steady pace Friday afternoon as growers took advantage of dry conditions ahead of next week’s weather change. Most producers wrapped up fertilizer applications with equipment running in Kent and Sussex counties through the late afternoon hours. Soil temperatures are holding in the upper 40s to low 50s, right where they need to be for early prep work.
Markets
Corn futures closed mixed Friday with the May contract up 3 cents at $4.75 per bushel. July soybeans gained 8 cents, settling at $10.42. Wheat showed strength with the May contract adding 5 cents to close at $5.18. Locally, corn is moving at $4.50 in Dover while soybeans are fetching $9.90 at Seaford elevators.
Forecast
Friday evening finished with mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 51 degrees under south winds at 20 miles per hour. Tonight drops to 41 with mostly clear conditions. Saturday brings sunshine with highs near 54 and west winds 15 to 20 miles per hour.
By Sunday night conditions change as light rain moves in, setting up a stormy Monday with showers and thunderstorms likely. Temperatures Monday climb to 63 before a cold front drops the region back to the 40s Tuesday with a chance of rain and snow showers mixing in. Producers should plan field work accordingly through the weekend.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 13, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
