DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 2 to 3 cents higher at midday Friday; soybean futures are flat to 2 cents lower; wheat futures are 10 to 14 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is weaker at midday with the S&P 35 points lower. The U.S. Dollar Index is 15 points lower. The interest rate products are firmer. Energy trade is firmer with crude up 1.50 and natural gas is up .02. Livestock trade is weaker with cattle sharply lower. Precious metals are firmer with gold 60.00 higher.