DELMARVA — Crop insurance deadlines are approaching for corn and soybean producers as wet weather continues to slow planting across the Midwest. According to Williamson Crop Insurance, farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan face a June 5 final plant date for corn and June 20 for soybeans. Missing those windows means reduced coverage for each day planted late. On Delmarva, most planting wrapped up weeks ago, but the insurance clock matters for anyone with delayed acres.
Markets
Soybeans showed mixed results Wednesday with July contracts closing at $11.85¼, down ¾¢. Soybean meal and oil held gains despite falling crude prices. USDA reports soybean planting nationwide is now 79% complete, ahead of the average pace.
Locally, Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is offering $5.01/bu for July corn and $11.33 for July soybeans. Triple-M Farms in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is bringing $5.31 for July corn.
Forecast
Sunny skies are expected Thursday with a high near 78°F and northwest winds 5-15 mph. Tonight stays mostly clear with lows around 57°F. Friday brings more sunshine with highs around 77°F and light west winds. Perfect weather for fieldwork across the peninsula.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, May 28, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
