DELMARVA — Severe storms swept across the Delmarva Peninsula overnight, leaving farmers from the Eastern Shore to Sussex County conducting damage assessments Tuesday morning. The mid-shore region of Maryland bore the worst of the system, with tornado warnings issued for Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot, and Sussex Counties. No tornadoes were confirmed on the ground.
Multiple power outages remain in effect, with the heaviest losses centered in Caroline County. Along the Route 13 and Route 113 corridors in Delaware, communities including Bridgeville, Ellendale, the Redden area, Felton, and Harrington all reported downed trees, utility poles, and power lines.
Markets
Grain futures closed lower Monday. July corn settled at $4.11½/bu, down 6 cents. July soybeans finished at $11.15¾/bu, off 7 cents. July Chicago wheat ended at $5.97½/bu, falling 8¼ cents.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn for July delivery is bringing $4.59/bu, and soybeans for July delivery are at $10.63/bu.
Policy
In Washington, lawmakers are pushing a farm bill draft through their final week before a 10-day recess. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is in India this week for bilateral trade talks.
Forecast
Tuesday calls for showers and thunderstorms with a high of 78°F and northwest winds of 5–15 mph. Field work will be limited. Wednesday turns sunny and drier with a high of 85°F, offering a good recovery window for producers.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 23, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
