DELMARVA — Rising fuel costs continue hitting Delmarva farmers hard, but tax refunds can help. Recent months brought significant fuel price increases, with agricultural producers experiencing some of the heaviest impacts. However, farmers can recover portions of fuel expenses through federal and state tax refund and credit programs.
The federal government charges 18.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents for diesel. Delaware imposes 23 cents per gallon on gasoline and 22 cents on special fuel. Maryland’s at 46 cents per gallon for gasoline and 46.75 for diesel. Virginia’s fuel taxes effective July 1 will be 32.6 cents for gasoline and 33.6 for diesel. Farmers can pursue refunds by filing IRS Form 4136 and state forms with detailed fuel use records.
Markets
Livestock futures closed higher on limited supplies. August live cattle finished $2.97 higher at $239.70. Feeders gained too, with August up $3.45 to $354.15. At Delmarva elevators, Laurel Grain Company is offering $4.65 a bushel for July corn and $10.54 for July soybeans.
Forecast
The region is holding at 73 degrees this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday brings a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms with highs reaching 81 degrees. That moisture could help wheat fields, though a Michigan State specialist advises cutting early when crops hit 17 to 20 percent moisture to preserve quality.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, June 9, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
