DELMARVA — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday that she expects substantial expansion in U.S. fertilizer manufacturing within the next 2 years. However, industry analysts caution that even triple-digit percentage gains in domestic production may not fully shield farmers from future fertilizer price swings.
Disease Detection
Delaware confirmed its first-ever case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a wild white-tailed deer. The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announced the positive test results from a deer harvested in Sussex County during routine surveillance. A second deer is awaiting final confirmation from USDA labs. The disease spreads through body fluids and can affect animals as young as 6 months old. There is no treatment or vaccine.
Markets
Tuesday’s grain futures closed mixed. May corn gained $0.04½ to settle at $4.65¼. Chicago May wheat rose $0.27½ to $6.49. May soybeans dropped $0.04¼ to $11.73.
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn for July delivery is bringing $5.22 per bushel, while soybeans for July are $11.36.
June live cattle jumped $4.55 to $253.55, while June lean hogs fell $0.20 to $101.97.
Forecast
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with highs near 61°F and a chance of rain showers later. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight. Thursday looks mostly sunny with highs near 64°F and northwest winds around 15 mph.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, April 29, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
