DELMARVA — Delaware’s poultry producers are working to optimize feed formulations as raw material costs continue fluctuating. Nutritionists across the region say feed efficiency has become critical for maintaining profitability this season. What was once straightforward has evolved into a complex calculation process as ingredient quality varies significantly from shipment to shipment.
Markets
Corn futures for March delivery closed Thursday at $4.59 per bushel. Soybeans settled at $10.43, while wheat finished at $5.37. Local cash corn on Delmarva is running $4.20 per bushel. Soybeans are bringing $9.90.
Forecast
Expect rain today with temperatures reaching 50 degrees under southeast winds at 5 miles per hour. Tonight drops to 34 degrees with partly cloudy skies developing. Saturday looks partly sunny with highs near 47 degrees and northwest winds at 5 miles per hour. Rain returns late Saturday night. Sunday brings a mix of rain transitioning to rain and snow as temperatures fall to 41 degrees. Fieldwork remains on hold through the weekend with wet conditions persisting.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, February 20, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
