DELMARVA — Livestock producers across the Delmarva Peninsula are being urged to increase surveillance of their animals following the detection of New World screwworm in the southern United States.
Dr. Dusty Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, emphasized that visual monitoring is the most critical tool for early detection of infestation. Farmers and even pet owners should step up their vigilance, with Oedekoven stressing that “the most important thing we can put on our animals now is our eyeballs.”
Markets
Agricultural commodities showed mixed results Wednesday. July corn closed at $4.19/bu, down $0.005. Soybeans performed better, with July contracts finishing at $11.23/bu, up $0.0925. July wheat in Chicago ended at $5.875/bu, climbing $0.0225.
Locally, Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware is offering $4.64/bu for July delivery corn. Soybeans there are trading at $10.63/bu for July.
Forecast
A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Thursday evening. Wednesday afternoon temperatures reached 81°F with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight lows are expected around 71°F with scattered storms possible.
Thursday will see temperatures climb to 89°F with partly sunny skies turning to thunderstorms by afternoon. Showers and storms are likely Thursday night with lows around 72°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, June 10, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
