DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 8 to 9 cents higher at midday Wednesday; soybean futures are 7 to 8 cents higher; wheat futures are 23 to 41 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 18 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 20 points lower. The interest rate products are firmer. Energy trade is weaker with crude off .80 and natural gas .01 lower. Livestock trade is mostly lower with hogs leading. Precious metals are weaker with gold off 17.00.