DELMARVA — Rain is moving into the region tonight at a critical time for Delmarva growers. Fields have been drying out nicely after last week’s wet spell, but showers and thunderstorms overnight could delay field work into Thursday. Most operations across Sussex County and the Eastern Shore have been pushing hard to get corn in the ground ahead of this system.
Markets
Corn futures closed at $5.78 per bushel, down 4 cents on the session. Soybeans settled at $12.32, up 6 cents. Wheat finished at $6.14, down 2 cents.
Local cash corn on Delmarva is running $4.90 at most elevators. Soybeans are bringing in $11.45.
Forecast
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues through this evening with temperatures holding near 80 degrees under southwest winds at 5 miles per hour. Tonight, expect showers and thunderstorms, especially after midnight. Lows drop to around 50 degrees with southeast winds staying light.
Thursday is looking cloudy with a slight chance of morning rain showers, then drying out. Highs only reach the mid-50s with northeast winds 5 to 10 miles per hour. Conditions are not ideal for planting, but fields should be workable by Friday when temperatures warm back into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, April 1, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
