{"id":80830,"date":"2026-06-12T17:47:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/rootless-corn-syndrome-spreads-across-multiple-states-amid-extreme-weather\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:47:37","slug":"rootless-corn-syndrome-spreads-across-multiple-states-amid-extreme-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/rootless-corn-syndrome-spreads-across-multiple-states-amid-extreme-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Rootless Corn Syndrome Spreads Across Multiple States Amid Extreme Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/radio-ai.tvdelmarva.com\/api\/episodes\/672\/audio\"><\/audio><figcaption>Listen to the Evening Delmarva Farm Report Update \u2014 June 12, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>DELMARVA \u2014 Corn farmers across multiple states are battling rootless corn syndrome this growing season as extreme weather conditions create ideal circumstances for the problem to spread. An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the combination of excessive heat, drought conditions, and persistent strong winds in June has severely impacted crop development.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Markets<\/h2>\n\n<p>Grain trading showed mixed results Friday. Corn finished steady to firm while soybeans and wheat weakened. Soybeans faced pressure from fund and technical selling, extending weekly losses. Argentina&#8217;s harvest stands at approximately 95% completion.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Laurel Grain Company in Laurel, Delaware, corn for July delivery is bringing $4.58 per bushel. Soybeans for July are at $10.54.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Livestock<\/h2>\n\n<p>Severe drought is hammering Virginia cattle producers. The Virginia Cattlemen&#8217;s Association has organized a drought sale next month for producers who cannot sustain their herds. One Orange County farmer says this is the driest spring he has ever seen. First cutting hay yielded only 1\/3 to 1\/2 of typical amounts. Virginia Cooperative Extension warns hay will be extremely difficult to locate.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Outlook<\/h2>\n\n<p>An agriculture expert warns the current El Ni\u00f1o weather pattern could increase crop disease pressure this summer. A crop protection specialist with Syngenta says El Ni\u00f1o typically brings above-normal moisture to southern areas while northern states see higher temperatures.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Forecast<\/h2>\n\n<p>Showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday evening with temperatures dropping to 69\u00b0 overnight. Saturday looks sunny with a high of 82\u00b0. Sunday brings more sun early, then showers and thunderstorms are likely.<\/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 12, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DELMARVA \u2014 Corn farmers across multiple states are battling rootless corn syndrome this growing season as extreme weather conditions create ideal circumstances for the problem to spread. An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the combination of excessive heat, drought conditions, and persistent strong winds in June has severely impacted crop development. 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