DELMARVA — A comprehensive worldwide analysis has revealed troubling increases in toxic contamination affecting animal feed supplies across Delmarva and beyond. The dsm-firmenich World Mycotoxin Survey covering January through December 2025 documented consistently elevated contamination levels involving multiple toxic substances appearing simultaneously in feed samples.
The research identified substantial variations between different geographic regions and highlighted that certain feed commodities face particularly high risk. Poultry and livestock producers on the Eastern Shore should work closely with feed suppliers to ensure proper testing protocols are in place.
Policy
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has authorized the return of processed animal protein to livestock feed for swine and poultry operations, though implementation requires a sanitary partnership with the European Union first.
Markets
March corn futures are trading at $4.78 per bushel. March soybeans at $10.42. March wheat at $5.61. Local grain elevators across Delaware are paying $4.60 for cash corn and $10.15 for cash soybeans.
Forecast
Patchy fog clears this morning with mostly cloudy conditions developing. High temperature today reaching 48° with light southwest winds up to 5 miles per hour. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping to 34°.
Wednesday brings a 50% chance of light rain with highs near 52° and south winds up to 10 miles per hour. Producers should plan field work accordingly with rain chances increasing midweek.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, February 17, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
