DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 18 to 20 cents higher at midday Monday; soybean futures are 34 to 36 cents lower; wheat futures are 13 to 24 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is weaker at midday with the S&P 30 points lower. The U.S. Dollar Index is 15 points lower. The interest rate products are weaker. Energy trade is firmer with crude up 1.50 and natural gas up .06. Livestock trade is mostly lower with live cattle leading. Precious metals are mixed with gold off 19.00.