DELMARVA — The USDA’s July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report signals tighter corn supplies heading into the 2026-27 marketing year, with corn beginning stocks cut by 125 million bushels, dropping to 2 billion bushels total.
The reduction reflects higher corn use for feed and residual purposes in the prior crop year, only partially offset by lower ethanol demand. On the export side, demand is forecast higher, meaning less corn in the pipeline when the new crop arrives.
Separately, USDA’s July Feed Outlook confirms feed grain production is nudging upward for 2026-27, following the National Agricultural Statistics Service Acreage report released June 30 — the first planted acreage revision since March.
Markets
At local cash markets, Laurel Grain Company in Laurel is bidding $4.98/bu on September corn, $4.95/bu on December corn, and $11.73/bu on November soybeans.
Regional News
The Delaware State Fair continues through August 1, with junior livestock competitions drawing strong participation. Young showmen and women have been competing in swine, dairy, and cattle events throughout the week.
Forecast
Monday brings a high of 85°F with a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds are out of the south at 5-10 mph. Tuesday turns more active, with patchy fog in the morning giving way to showers and thunderstorms through the day and a high of 84°F. Producers are advised to plan fieldwork accordingly.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, July 27, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
