DELMARVA — The USDA is facing heavy criticism from agricultural professionals nationwide after publishing major corrections to corn production data. The federal agency released final 2025 corn acreage numbers in January that dramatically exceeded earlier projections from June. The unexpected increase sent grain prices tumbling more than 5%.
Industry professionals who depend on USDA data for planning and marketing decisions are questioning the reliability of government statistics. The agency has historically been considered the most trusted source for agricultural statistics globally.
Markets
March corn futures are trading at $4.32 per bushel. Soybeans are at $10.68. Wheat is at $5.14. Locally across Delmarva, number 2 yellow corn is bringing $4.25 at eastern shore elevators.
Forecast
The region will see partly sunny skies Wednesday with a high near 43°. Northwest winds 10-20 mph. Tonight drops to 24° under mostly clear skies.
Thursday looks mostly sunny with a high near 36°. Thursday night will be cold, bottoming out around 19°.
Friday brings sunshine with a high near 37°. Conditions stay dry through the weekend with temperatures in the low 40s Saturday and Sunday before a chance of rain moves in Sunday night into Monday.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update, February 11, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
