DELMARVA — A Freeze Warning remains in effect across Delmarva through Wednesday morning at 9 A.M., with potential crop damage threatening early plantings and vulnerable livestock. Temperatures are expected to drop to 29°F tonight under clear skies. Growers should protect tender plants and ensure adequate shelter for newborn animals. A Freeze Watch extends through Wednesday morning as well.
Markets
May corn futures closed Monday at $4.54/bu, up 1.75¢. May soybeans gained 3.25¢ to finish at $11.66¾. Soybean meal added $1.40 to $316.60/ton. May wheat slipped 4¢ to $5.48½. Live cattle futures for June rose 70¢ to $247.02, while May feeder cattle dropped 27¢ to $370.35.
Forecast
Expect sunny skies today with a high near 55°F and northwest winds 10-20 mph. Tonight turns clear and cold with that low of 29°F bringing freeze conditions. Wednesday stays sunny with a high near 51°F, but another freeze is possible Wednesday night with lows around 31°F. Thursday warms slightly to 56°F with morning frost likely before sunshine returns.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 7, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
