DELMARVA — Federal agriculture authorities confirmed that New World screwworm has arrived in the United States, with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service documenting the first case on June 3 in a 3-week-old calf in southern Texas. By Tuesday, officials had verified 6 total cases — 5 in Texas livestock and 1 involving a dog in New Mexico. The parasitic pest poses a serious threat to livestock operations nationwide.
Markets
Cattle futures posted strong gains at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. August live cattle closed up $1.17 at $242.67 per hundredweight. October contracts climbed even higher, up $1.70, closing at $235.40. Feeder cattle saw the biggest jump — August contracts surged $5.27 to close at $359.65. Corn futures declined, giving feeders extra momentum.
For local cash grain, corn at Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is bringing $4.54 a bushel for July delivery. Soybeans there are $10.82 for November delivery.
Forecast
The region is under a heat advisory today with highs near 89° and a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog early then mostly cloudy conditions are expected. Saturday looks better — sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s and lower humidity moving in.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 12, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
