DELMARVA — The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 this morning in a narrow 224-200 vote. The legislation now advances to the Senate for the next phase of the legislative process.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will craft their own version of the legislation before it can be considered for a vote on the Senate floor. Agricultural organizations nationwide praised the House’s decision to move the bill forward.
Markets
Commodity futures closed mixed today. May corn settled at $4.64 3/4 per bushel, down 1 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed at $11.82, down 1/4 cent. Chicago wheat for May delivery ended at $6.23 3/4, declining 18 1/2 cents.
In livestock, June live cattle fell $1.25 to settle at $254 per hundredweight. May feeder cattle gained $1.15, closing at $372.65. June lean hogs decreased $1.47 to end at $102.27.
Locally, corn at Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is bringing $5.20 a bushel for July delivery. Soybeans are $11.36 for July.
Forecast
Sunny skies are expected through Friday with highs in the low 60s. Rain showers return Friday night into Saturday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 30, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
