DELMARVA — Ideal conditions this week allowed early field preparation across Delmarva as temperatures climbed into the upper 50s and fields dried out. Farmers in Kent and Sussex counties made good progress with soil testing and equipment maintenance ahead of corn planting season. Grain handlers report steady movement of last year’s soybean stocks as basis levels improved slightly on stronger export demand.
Markets
Corn futures for May delivery settled at $5.12 per bushel, up 3 cents on the week. July soybeans closed at $11.48, gaining 7 cents. July wheat finished at $6.31, down 4 cents from last Friday.
Locally, cash corn on Delmarva is bringing $4.95 per bushel. Soybeans are fetching $11.20.
Forecast
Saturday evening will see clear skies with temperatures dropping to 32 degrees tonight under light north winds. Sunday looks excellent with sunshine pushing temperatures to 55 degrees, perfect for weekend farm projects or equipment work. Winds shift southerly, staying light at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Early next week stays dry with warming temperatures reaching the mid 60s Monday before rain chances arrive late Wednesday into Thursday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 28, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
