DELMARVA — Iowa’s corn and soybean crops are leading the nation in quality according to USDA’s latest weekly progress report. 84% of Iowa’s corn is rated good to excellent, well ahead of the national average of 67%. A northeast Iowa farmer reported his corn has already reached knee-high levels.
Nationally, soybeans are 92% planted with 65% of the crop rated good to excellent.
Disease Alert
Agricultural specialists are urging Midwest soybean growers to watch for red crown rot this season. A Michigan State University plant pathologist says the disease has now been confirmed in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as of last year and has expanded rapidly across the region. Farmers are being advised to conduct thorough plant inspections when they spot suspicious symptoms.
Markets
Soybeans closed lower Monday on fund and technical selling despite adequate rainfall benefiting crop development nationwide. Traders are focused on Thursday’s upcoming crop production report.
Corn at Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is bringing $4.62 a bushel for December delivery. Soybeans at Laurel are $10.83 for November.
Forecast
Mostly sunny skies are expected today with highs around 75° and light south winds. Wednesday will warm to 83° with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 9, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
