DELMARVA — The Trump Administration’s 2026 regulatory agenda has marked 3 Biden-era poultry competition rules for rescission, placing the rollbacks squarely on the radar of Delmarva growers. Reaction within the industry is split, with groups representing both poultry producers and processors divided on whether the changes help or hurt the sector.
Policy
The potential elimination of the 3 rules represents a significant shift in federal oversight of the poultry industry. The debate over the rollbacks is expected to continue as the regulatory agenda moves forward.
Markets
The USDA has trimmed its 2026 beef and pork production forecasts. Beef output is now projected at 25.288 billion pounds, down 150 million pounds from the June estimate. The average steer price is expected at $251.10 per hundredweight. Pork production was cut to 27.955 billion pounds, down 40 million pounds. The agency did raise its poultry production outlook, a positive development for the Delmarva region.
Friday’s grain markets closed with solid gains across the board. September corn settled at $4.39¾ per bushel, up 8 cents. August soybeans closed at $11.91¾, up 14 cents. September Chicago wheat finished at $6.40¼, up 20½ cents.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, September corn is bid at $4.85 per bushel. November soybeans are bid at $11.41.
Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are continuing Saturday evening across Delmarva, with a high near 89°F. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through 11:00 p.m. for Kent County, inland Sussex County, and the Delaware Beaches. Up to 1 foot of water above ground level is possible in low-lying areas, and residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways. Sunday is expected to turn partly sunny with a high of 82°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, July 11, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
