DELMARVA — An Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly is in effect Saturday, covering the region through 8 p.m. Temperatures are reaching 100°F across Delmarva under mostly sunny skies, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing by evening. Producers are urged to keep workers and livestock out of direct sun during peak hours, monitor water intake closely, and check on vulnerable neighbors.
Saturday night will drop to 74°F with continued storm chances. Sunday brings a high of 90°F with additional afternoon storm potential, limiting the outlook for any clear fieldwork window.
Markets
Thursday’s closing futures marked the last full trading session before the Independence Day holiday. September corn settled at $4.23/bu, up $0.0025. August soybeans closed at $11.3625/bu, gaining $0.03. September Chicago wheat slipped $0.0025 to close at $5.9975/bu.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, September corn bids are at $4.68/bu. November soybeans at Laurel are bringing $10.98/bu.
Cattle futures finished Thursday’s holiday-shortened session lower. August live cattle dropped $2.60 to settle at $239.22. August feeder cattle fell $3.52 to $360.62. Lean hogs bucked the slide, gaining $1.70 to close at $98.75.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, July 4, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
