DELMARVA — Maryland’s Agriculture Department extended the cover crop termination deadline to June 5 after persistent rain left fields too wet to access across much of the state. The extension applies to participants in the 2025 through 2026 Cover Crop Program who have been unable to terminate fall-planted cover crops due to waterlogged conditions.
Markets
Livestock futures dropped Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. June live cattle settled down $1.67 at $249.75. August lives fell $1.50 to $241. August feeders dropped $1.60 to $353.02. Boxed beef prices also declined sharply during the session.
Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission opened a probe into possible anti-competitive practices in the fertilizer industry. A Missouri Corn Growers Association spokesman says unfair business practices have driven up costs for farmers nationwide.
For local grain, corn at Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is bringing $5.01 a bushel for July delivery. Soybeans there are $11.35 for July.
Forecast
Partly sunny skies are expected this afternoon with a high near 78° and north winds at 15 mph. Tonight drops to 56° under mostly clear skies. Friday looks sunny with a high of 72° and west winds 10 to 15 mph.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, May 28, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
