DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 6 to 7 cents higher at midday Wednesday; soybean futures are 18 to 20 cents higher; wheat futures are 5 to 7 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is weaker at midday with the S&P 25 points lower. The U.S. Dollar Index is 35 points higher. The interest rate products are weaker. Energy trade is firmer with crude up 3.50, and natural gas up .14. Livestock trade is weaker. Precious metals are weaker with gold off 59.00.