DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 2 to 3 cents higher at midday Tuesday; soybean futures are flat to 1 cent higher; wheat futures are 9 to 18 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 60 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 30 points lower. The interest rate products are firmer. Energy trade is weaker with crude off 5.70 and natural gas off .04. Livestock trade is mixed with cattle leading. Precious metals are firmer with gold up 50.00.