DELMARVA — The Trump administration is urging Congress to pass a supplemental spending bill that would deliver more than $11 billion in financial assistance to American agriculture and authorize year-round nationwide sales of E15 fuel — a priority long sought by corn and ethanol producers. Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska, a House Agriculture Committee member, told Brownfield there could be political obstacles ahead for the legislation.
Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that federal pesticide law takes precedence over state-level labeling requirements. The ruling, handed down in the Monsanto v. Durnell case, centers on the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, known as FIFRA. Darren Coopeck of the Agricultural Retailers Association called it a significant win, saying the decision settles where labeling authority lies and confirms that federal labels are legally binding.
Markets
Grain futures closed higher across the board Thursday. July corn finished at $4.14¾ per bushel, up 7¾ cents. July soybeans climbed 18¾ cents to close at $11.27½. July Chicago wheat settled at $5.91¼, up 5¼ cents.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, December corn is bidding $4.58 per bushel and November soybeans are at $11.07.
Forecast
Thursday evening will remain sunny and warm with temperatures topping out near 86°F and a southeast breeze. Overnight lows will drop to 69°F under partly cloudy skies. Friday turns hotter, with highs near 93°F and partly sunny skies. No rain is expected through the weekend.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, June 25, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
