DELMARVA — Multiple farm organizations are pushing the Trump administration to ease fertilizer import restrictions as growers across Delmarva and the nation face mounting input costs. The National Corn Growers Association’s vice president of public policy, Lesley McNitt, points to recent import tariffs on Morocco as a key factor driving up phosphate costs for American farmers. The advocacy effort comes as producers head into spring planting season already dealing with tight margins and supply uncertainties.
Markets
Grain futures closed mixed Wednesday. March corn settled at $2.98 per bushel. May soybeans finished at $11.42. March wheat closed at $4.75.
Locally, number 2 yellow corn is bringing $2.90 at Laurel elevators. Soybeans are running $11.15 on the Eastern Shore.
Forecast
Clear conditions are expected tonight with temperatures dropping to around 29°. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 47°. Southeast winds stay light through Thursday.
Friday looks mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to 55° before rain chances arrive Friday night and continue into Saturday morning. Good fieldwork weather through Thursday for those wrapping up early season tasks.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 18, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
