DELMARVA — President Trump signed an executive order Thursday advancing precision agriculture and streamlining pesticide approvals. The signing came just ahead of a White House Rose Garden dinner Trump hosted for farmers, signaling the administration’s focus on supporting the agricultural community.
Also from Washington, the Senate Agriculture Committee released draft text of the 2026 Farm Bill on Tuesday. Committee members will work through a markup session before the legislation heads to a full Senate floor vote.
Local News
A barn fire along Bridgetown Road in Henderson, Caroline County, Maryland, remains under investigation. The blaze Thursday destroyed an outbuilding and barn, killing 5 farm-raised ducks and causing an estimated $50,000 in property damage. Cause and origin are still unknown. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Upper Eastern Shore Regional Office at 410-819-3500.
Markets
Thursday’s closing prices showed July corn settling at $4.14¾/bu, July soybeans closing at $11.27½, and July Chicago wheat finishing at $5.91¼. At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, December corn is bringing $4.57/bu and November soybeans are at $11.01.
Forecast
Friday’s high will reach 90°F, partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Tonight, storms are likely with temperatures dropping to 70°F. Saturday brings showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with a high of 81°F. Farmers are advised to plan field work accordingly.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 26, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
