DELMARVA — Mid-April heat continues across Delmarva with temperatures pushing well into the 80s, providing ideal conditions for fieldwork and early season growth. Farmers wrapped up another productive day with soil moisture levels holding steady after last week’s rainfall.
Planting operations are running ahead of schedule across the peninsula with corn emergence looking strong in early planted fields. Meanwhile, wheat stands are progressing through jointing stage under favorable conditions.
Markets
Corn futures closed at $5.18 per bushel. Soybeans settled at $11.42. Wheat finished at $6.71. Locally, number 2 yellow corn is bringing $4.90 at Delmarva elevators. Soybeans are running $10.85.
Forecast
Another warm evening is expected with mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping to 61 degrees under light southwest winds. Wednesday brings more sunshine with highs climbing to 86 degrees and southwest winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. Perfect conditions for spraying and fieldwork continue.
No rainfall is expected through mid-week, so irrigation planning may be necessary for newly planted fields and vegetable operations.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 14, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
