{"id":78563,"date":"2026-06-08T17:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/corn-soybean-planting-nears-completion-across-nation-at-97-92\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:47:43","slug":"corn-soybean-planting-nears-completion-across-nation-at-97-92","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/corn-soybean-planting-nears-completion-across-nation-at-97-92\/","title":{"rendered":"Corn, Soybean Planting Nears Completion Across Nation at 97%, 92%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/radio-ai.tvdelmarva.com\/api\/episodes\/637\/audio\"><\/audio><figcaption>Listen to the Evening Delmarva Farm Report Update \u2014 June 8, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>DELMARVA \u2014 Corn and soybean planting is wrapping up across the country, with the USDA reporting 97% of the nation&#8217;s corn crop is in the ground as of Sunday, matching the 5-year average of 96%. 86% has emerged and 67% is rated good to excellent. Soybeans hit 92% planted with 65% rated good to excellent.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Crop Health<\/h2>\n\n<p>Agricultural specialists are urging soybean farmers to watch for red crown rot this season. Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers says the disease continues expanding through Midwest regions. Red crown rot has now been confirmed in Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota as of last year. Farmers should conduct thorough plant inspections and testing when they spot suspicious symptoms.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Markets<\/h2>\n\n<p>Soybeans started the week lower on fund and technical selling. Market participants are watching Thursday&#8217;s crop production report for direction. At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn for July delivery is bringing $4.64 a bushel. December corn is $4.61. Soybeans for July are $10.56. November beans are $10.86.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Forecast<\/h2>\n\n<p>The forecast calls for 73\u00b0 this afternoon with sunny skies. Tonight drops to 57\u00b0 and mostly clear. Tuesday climbs to 78\u00b0 and mostly sunny with Wednesday bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:2em;border-top:1px solid #ddd;padding-top:1em;\">This article is based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?page=farm-report\">Delmarva Farm Report Update<\/a> Evening Edition, June 8, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DELMARVA \u2014 Corn and soybean planting is wrapping up across the country, with the USDA reporting 97% of the nation&#8217;s corn crop is in the ground as of Sunday, matching the 5-year average of 96%. 86% has emerged and 67% is rated good to excellent. Soybeans hit 92% planted with 65% rated good to excellent. 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