DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 4 to 5 cents lower at midday Tuesday; soybean futures are 3 to 4 cents higher; wheat futures are 13 to 15 cents lower. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 25 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 60 points lower. The interest rate products are mixed. Energy trade is weaker with crude off 11.00 from Monday’s close, and natural gas off .08. Livestock trade is firmer. Precious metals are firmer with gold 131.00.