DELMARVA — A Flood Watch is in effect for the region through 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Conditions are favorable for flooding to develop, and producers are advised to keep livestock away from streams and drainage ditches and avoid parking equipment in low-lying areas.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight, and field work should be planned accordingly.
Forecast
Monday’s high will reach 89°F with southeast winds and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Tuesday’s high drops to 81°F with a chance of showers.
Biosecurity
An Australian poultry giant has locked down all of its Western Australian farming and processing operations after the country confirmed its 2nd H5N1 case. 2 wild seabirds tested positive, marking the first confirmed H5N1 detections on the Australian mainland. No commercial poultry have tested positive, but the company is seeking a housing order to move free-range birds indoors as a precaution. The development underscores continued global biosecurity pressure on the poultry sector, and Delmarva producers are encouraged to stay vigilant with flock monitoring.
Livestock
Experts are urging livestock producers to get ahead of heat stress now, with peak grazing season underway. Proactive management of heat exposure protects both animal welfare and productivity. Producers are advised not to wait for animals to show visible signs of distress before taking action.
On pasture fertility, midseason NPK management is critical as heat climbs and grazing pressure mounts. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels require replenishment to keep forage recovery on track.
Markets
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, December corn is priced at $4.58/bu. November soybeans are at $10.98/bu.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 22, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
