DELMARVA — Maryland’s poultry industry is moving forward again after state environmental regulators released their updated chicken farm permit 2 days ago, ending a nearly 10-month delay.
The Maryland Department of the Environment published its 2025 general discharge permit for concentrated animal feeding operations, with the new rules taking effect May 8. According to the Delmarva Chicken Association, the holdup stalled an estimated $30 million in business investment by builders, realtors, lenders, equipment manufacturers and farmers looking to replace older chicken houses.
The association says it will be reviewing the final permit line by line to detail any important changes Maryland’s family farmers raising broiler chickens need to know about.
Markets
Corn at Laurel Grain Company is bringing $5.10 a bushel for May delivery. Soybeans are $11.27 for May.
On the Chicago Board of Trade this morning, December corn futures are trading around $4.88. November soybeans are near $10.60.
Forecast
A beautiful spring day is shaping up with sunny skies and a high near 64 degrees with light east winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. Conditions are perfect for field work.
Tonight stays mostly clear with a low around 45 degrees. Tuesday looks sunny again with highs near 62 degrees before rain chances return Wednesday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 27, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
