DELMARVA — President Trump signed an executive order Friday elevating regenerative agriculture as a national priority. At a White House event Thursday, the President directed his administration to fast-track programs on soil health, farm resilience, and food security — aimed at giving farmers and ranchers more resources for American crop production.
Technology
A University of Maryland Extension researcher is bringing precision weed technology to Delmarva fields. Travis Ford, an agriculture and natural resources agent for Caroline County, presented his findings Wednesday at a weed management field day in Queenstown. Ford is using AI-powered drone mapping software called Agremo to target weeds precisely, reducing herbicide use compared to traditional blanket spraying. In one trial, he achieved a 99.9% weed kill rate. Ford says a strong pre-emergence program is critical to getting the most from the technology.
Markets
Grain futures settled mixed Friday. July corn closed at $4.12¾, down 2 cents. July soybeans settled at $11.26¼, off 1¼ cents. July Chicago wheat dropped 12¾ cents, closing at $5.78¼. At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, December corn bids stand at $4.57/bu, with November soybeans at $11.07/bu.
Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with a high near 80°F. Drought conditions across Delmarva keep fire risk elevated. Sunday brings a chance of rain showers, with a high of 81°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 27, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
