DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 12 to 14 cents lower at midday Monday; soybean futures are 55 to 58 cents lower; wheat futures are 3 to 13 cents lower. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 80 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 50 points lower. The interest rate products are firmer. Energy trade is weaker with crude off 3.30 and natural gas .09 lower. Livestock trade is firmer with cattle leading. Precious metals are weaker with gold off 55.00.