DELMARVA — Areas of fog are persisting across the Delmarva Peninsula as the region enters March fieldwork season, with dry conditions expected to hold through Friday before rain arrives after dark.
Temperatures are expected to climb to 50°F under northeast winds at 5-10 mph. The fog will continue through the day, but rain chances will hold off until after midnight, providing farmers a window for final equipment maintenance or fertilizer hauling operations.
Forecast
Saturday’s outlook is more favorable, with temperatures reaching 58°F and patchy morning fog clearing before showers arrive Saturday night. Sunday will bring 63°F with rain showers likely throughout the day. Moisture totals could reach 0.5 inches through the weekend.
Farmers planning outdoor work should target Friday or Saturday morning, as conditions deteriorate Sunday. Tonight’s low will drop to 38°F with fog continuing and light rain developing after midnight.
Markets
March corn futures opened at $4.32/bu, with soybeans trading at $10.67/bu and wheat at $5.19/bu. Local grain elevators on Delmarva are paying $4.15/bu for corn and $10.40/bu for beans.
Broiler prices are holding steady at $0.78/lb live weight.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, March 6, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
