DELMARVA — Vive Crop Protection launched a new soil-applied insecticide on Tuesday that gives corn growers more flexibility in fighting soil insects during the growing season. Unlike most products that only work at planting, Bifender SM can be applied throughout the season, delivering protection right where insects cause damage. The product fills a gap in current pest control options as growers prepare for spring planting across Delmarva.
Markets
Corn futures closed at $4.49/bu for May delivery, down $0.05. Soybeans settled at $11.58¼, falling $0.08½. May wheat finished at $5.86, up $0.05¾. Soybean meal dropped $4.80 to $311.80/ton. Live cattle for June closed at $245.80/cwt.
Forecast
A Freeze Warning remains in effect tonight with temperatures dropping to 29°F under clear skies. Growers should protect tender plants and sensitive crops. Wednesday looks sunny with a high of 52°F, but another round of frost is possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Temperatures moderate by the weekend with Friday’s high reaching 65°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 7, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
