DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 1 to 2 cents higher at midday Tuesday; soybean futures are 3 to 4 cents higher; wheat futures are 1 to 5 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 15 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 35 higher. The interest rate products are weaker. Energy trade is weaker with crude off .30 and natural gas is .12 lower. Livestock trade is mostly higher with feeder cattle leading. Precious metals are higher with gold up 40.00.