DELMARVA — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation Tuesday formally defining agrivoltaics — the practice of running solar energy generation and agricultural production on the same piece of land simultaneously. The signing took place at a working agrivoltaics demonstration farm in Warrenton.
Under the new law, qualifying projects must prioritize farm productivity, allow crops or livestock to be sold throughout the life of the solar array, and operate as part of an existing farm business. Supporters say clear definitions protect the concept from being used as a greenwash for projects with only token agricultural activity.
Cattle Markets
The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report showed steep year-over-year declines. A University of Tennessee agricultural economist says May placements dropped 10% from 2025, and marketings of fed cattle came in 12% below last year — the second lowest May total on record.
On cash cattle, live deals wrapped up the week at $256 per hundredweight, roughly a dollar above the prior week’s weighted average. Dressed cattle in Nebraska traded at $405, steady with the week before. Cash hog prices finished sharply lower to close the week.
Markets
At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn for July delivery is bidding $4.63/bu. November soybeans are at $10.93/bu.
Forecast
Saturday brings sunshine and a high of 85°F with westerly winds of 10-15 mph — good fieldwork conditions. Sunday stays sunny with a high of 87°F.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Morning Edition, June 20, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
