DELMARVA — Maryland’s Department of Agriculture opened applications today for the 2026 MFARM grant program. The Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism aims to tackle food insecurity across the state while creating dependable sales opportunities for Maryland producers on the Eastern Shore and beyond. The competitive funding initiative addresses two critical issues at once, ensuring vulnerable populations access nutritious food while supporting the economic stability of local farms. Applications are being accepted now.
Meanwhile, agricultural company GROWMARK plans to launch Soyleic high-oleic soybean varieties by 2027. According to Bryan Stobaugh, Director of Licensing and Commercialization for Missouri Soybean, this advancement will create additional market possibilities and deliver more valuable crop alternatives for farmers. The specialty soybeans offer enhanced nutritional profiles and potentially higher returns for producers.
Markets
Soybeans and wheat closed mixed today as corn gave back some gains. Early soybean support from rising crude oil prices faded as petroleum markets pulled back from peak levels. Oil maintained strength for much of the day due to Middle East supply concerns.
Cash cattle trading remained sluggish with no purchase offers or seller prices emerging yet. Analysts expect substantial activity to hold off until Thursday or Friday.
Forecast
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect tonight through 10 AM tomorrow. Overnight lows around 42°F are expected. Tuesday brings areas of fog early then mostly sunny skies with highs reaching 65°F. Wednesday sees patchy fog giving way to a slight chance of rain showers with highs near 67°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 9, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
