DELMARVA — A new grain export facility at the Port of Baltimore is on track to open this August, offering Delmarva farmers direct access to international markets.
State officials broke ground April 9 on the 4-acre facility at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The operation will feature 3 storage silos holding 60,000 bushels combined, handling soybeans, corn, and wheat. Frey Commodities will process over 200 containers weekly, with yearly capacity reaching 275,000 metric tons. The facility includes short line railroad connections to both CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Currently, Delmarva farmers have to load crops into containers off-site before they’re hauled to the port. The new setup lets farm trucks drive straight into Seagirt and unload directly into silos.
Markets
Soybeans finished yesterday’s session with modest gains on optimism about upcoming U.S.-China trade talks planned for next month. Brazil’s record harvest is nearly complete, while Argentina upgraded 48% of its soybean crop to good or excellent quality.
Locally, Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is offering $11.28 a bushel for May soybeans and $4.99 for May corn.
Forecast
Partly sunny skies are expected today with highs near 60°F and east winds 5-10 mph. Rain showers move in tomorrow with highs around 62°F and gusty west winds up to 20 mph. Rainfall is expected to continue into Sunday night before clearing Monday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 18, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
