DELMARVA — An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across the Delmarva Peninsula through 8 PM Wednesday, the highest-level alert issued by the National Weather Service for dangerous heat conditions. Farmers and agricultural workers are urged to keep workers hydrated and limit field exposure during peak afternoon hours.
Forecast
Tuesday will bring sunny skies with a high of 92°F and light southwest winds. Wednesday temperatures will climb to a scorching 100°F under full sun. No rainfall is expected until Friday night, when there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Producers should plan pesticide and fertilizer applications accordingly.
Crop Management
Uneven crop development is complicating fungicide timing for many corn growers this season. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says an unusually wide spread of planting dates has left crops at very different growth stages across the region. Fields at tassel or just past tassel with disease pressure may require separate treatment windows, adding both time and cost to operations. Byrne recommends scouting each field individually before spraying.
Community
Volunteers near Laurel gleaned leftover potatoes from a field at Lakeside Farms, collecting dozens of pounds for local food banks. The Society of Saint Andrew organized the effort. Farmer Travis Hastings said crops going to waste has always bothered him and that he was glad to help facilitate the donation.
Markets
Monday’s closing futures showed September corn at $4.41¼/bu, August soybeans at $11.96¾/bu, and September Chicago wheat at $6.35¼/bu. At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, September corn cash bids are at $4.81/bu.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, July 14, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
