DELMARVA — The region’s poultry industry is confronting some of the most challenging operating conditions in recent years as feed costs continue to climb while disease pressures intensify, forcing producers to rethink their nutrition and health management strategies.
The combination of narrow profit margins and sustainability demands means every operational decision now requires careful calculation of its impact on the bottom line.
Meanwhile, livestock producers across the region are preparing for warm-weather challenges. As cattle move to summer pastures, fly populations become more than just nuisances. Horn flies, face flies, house flies, and stable flies can seriously compromise animal welfare, disrupt feeding patterns, and drag down herd performance during grazing season.
Markets
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures are trading at $5.08 per bushel. Soybeans are at $10.74. Wheat is at $5.62.
Forecast
Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 77° and southwest winds 10-15 mph. Overnight lows drop to 57° under partly cloudy skies. Tuesday looks mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to 80° and light southwest winds under 5 mph. Dry conditions hold through midweek before rain chances return late Wednesday night.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 13, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
