DELMARVA — Field work is ramping up across Delmarva as temperatures climb into the low 70s today. Growers are taking advantage of drying conditions to prep fields for planting season.
Extension offices report soil temperatures are hovering in the mid to upper 40s, still a bit cool for corn but approaching ideal range for early varieties. Some producers in southern Sussex County have begun test planting, but most are waiting another 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile, equipment inspections and fertilizer applications are keeping operations busy.
Markets
May corn futures opened at $5.18 per bushel, up 3 cents from yesterday’s close. May soybeans are trading at $11.42, down 2 cents. July wheat is at $6.61, holding steady.
Locally, #2 yellow corn is bringing $4.90 at elevators in Georgetown, and soybeans are running $10.75 at Seaford.
Forecast
Expect areas of fog to clear this morning with mostly cloudy skies developing. The high today will be near 72° with light south winds at 5-10 mph. Conditions are favorable for field work if ground is ready.
Tonight brings partly cloudy skies with patchy fog returning and a low around 57°. Looking ahead to Saturday, patchy morning fog gives way to mostly cloudy skies with a high near 76°. There is a slight chance of showers by afternoon, so producers should plan any spraying or planting for the morning hours.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 3, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
