DELMARVA — A tragic grain bin accident at a Bridgeville farm is sparking calls for enhanced safety training across Delaware’s ag community. The April 10 incident at Evans Farm claimed the life of a 66-year-old worker when 2 employees became stuck inside a grain storage tank while repairing equipment.
More than 75 emergency responders worked for hours to free both men. A 20-year-old Bridgeville man survived with non-life-threatening injuries, but the second worker was found deceased. It’s Delaware’s first grain bin fatality in roughly 20 years.
Steve Breeding with the Sussex County Farm Bureau says there needs to be a cultural shift. “You’ve got to change the whole mentality of farmers in general. As farmers, we want to get it done. We don’t think about the consequences,” Breeding said. Delaware’s Occupational Safety and Health office is investigating.
Markets
May corn closed at $4.53 3/4, up $0.01 3/4. May soybeans closed at $11.74 1/2, up $0.08 3/4. May Chicago wheat closed at $6.05, up $0.08.
Forecast
Temperatures dropped to 25°F Tuesday morning under a freeze warning that expired at 9 AM. Tonight will see mostly cloudy skies with lows around 48°F and south winds 15-20 mph. Wednesday expects a high near 64°F with a chance of rain showers and southwest winds 5-20 mph.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 21, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
