DELMARVA — Fieldwork wrapped up early across Delmarva on Monday as scattered rain showers were expected overnight into Tuesday morning. Growers who completed fertilizer applications over the weekend are in good shape, but Tuesday was expected to be a split day with morning showers clearing by afternoon. Soil temperatures are holding in the low 50s, keeping early corn planters on hold for at least another week.
Markets
May corn closed at $5.12 per bushel, up 3 cents. July soybeans finished at $11.48, down 2 cents. July wheat ended at $6.81, gaining 4 cents on the session.
Local cash corn on Delmarva is running $4.90 to $5.00 at the elevator. Soybeans are bringing $11.10 to $11.25 depending on location.
Forecast
Scattered showers were expected to taper off overnight with lows around 54 degrees and southwest winds 10 to 15 miles per hour. Tuesday was forecast to improve with morning scattered showers giving way to mostly sunny skies by midday. Highs were expected to reach the low 70s with southwest winds continuing 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Wednesday was forecast to see mostly sunny conditions warming into the mid-70s before rain returns late in the day.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 30, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
