DELMARVA — Federal agriculture officials confirmed the first screwworm detection in U.S. cattle in decades, documenting the parasite in a young cow from South Texas Wednesday. The New World screwworm hasn’t been found in American livestock in over 30 years.
Policy
Meanwhile, Maryland fruit and grape producers who lost their entire harvest to the catastrophic April 21 freeze are getting state help. Governor Wes Moore on May 29 directed multiple agencies to respond to the disaster.
The nighttime freeze hit the mid-20s after an abnormally warm March pushed crops ahead several weeks. Moore’s directive eliminates crop minimums for Class 4 Limited Wineries and orders the agriculture department to help distribute federal disaster funds.
Markets
Grain futures closed mixed Friday. July corn settled at $4.17½/bu, down $0.07. July soybeans closed at $11.21½/bu, falling $0.08. July wheat finished at $5.80/bu, declining $0.01¾.
Cattle futures advanced, with August live cattle up $0.12 to $241.65. July lean hogs dropped $2.80 to $98.80.
Locally at Laurel Grain Company, corn for July delivery is bringing $4.63/bu, soybeans $10.62/bu.
Forecast
Mostly clear conditions are expected tonight with a low near 69°F. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high around 82°F and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday night.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, June 5, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
