DELMARVA — A grain-loaded tractor-trailer overturned Wednesday evening on the northbound side of Route 13 in Wicomico County. Details on the cause remain limited. Farmers hauling grain or routing deliveries along Route 13 Thursday morning are advised to check road conditions before departing.
Markets
July corn closed at $4.21/bu, up 7¼ cents. July soybeans settled at $11.32/bu, up 2 cents. July Chicago wheat posted a strong session, closing at $6.12¾/bu, up 16¾ cents.
In livestock, August live cattle finished at $248.85, August feeder cattle at $367.42, and July lean hogs at $94.65.
Locally, Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is bidding $4.63 on December corn and $11.00 on November soybeans.
Policy
Federal agencies released new H-2A guidance Wednesday for dairy operations. The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor outlined how dairy farms can access the agricultural guest worker program, provided they can demonstrate their labor needs are temporary or seasonal. Dairy producers are encouraged to review the full guidance.
Forecast
Thursday’s high will reach 94°F with southwest winds at 10-20 mph. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely. Overnight lows will drop to 69°F with a slight chance of storms continuing.
Friday’s high is forecast at 84°F, with storm chances expected early in the day before clearing through the afternoon.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 18, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
