DELMARVA — Federal food safety officials are proposing regulatory changes that would let meat and poultry processing plants run their production lines faster. The Food Safety and Inspection Service under USDA has put forward new regulations affecting pork and poultry facilities nationwide.
The changes come as the industry deals with tight cattle supplies, with plants currently running about 25,000 more hooks than available cattle on a weekly basis according to CattleFax.
Agricultural Technology
New FCC restrictions on foreign drone imports could slow agricultural technology advancement, warns a Michigan State researcher. The regulations created obstacles for manufacturers trying to secure approval for international drone models before restrictions took effect late last year.
Markets
March corn settled at $4.26.25/bu, down 5.5 cents. March soybeans gained 1 cent to $11.34/bu. March wheat fell 8.75 cents to $5.61.25/bu.
Livestock showed strength with April live cattle jumping $2.17 to $242.80/cwt.
Forecast
Dense fog this morning gives way to highs near 52°F with a chance of light rain developing. Thursday brings light rain likely with highs in the mid 40s°F and east winds up to 10 mph. Rain continues Friday with highs near 49°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, February 18, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
