DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 3 to 4 cents lower at midday Monday; soybean futures are 4 to 6 cents lower; wheat futures are 7 to 11 cents lower. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 35 higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 55 higher. The interest rate products are weaker. Energy trade is sharply lower with crude off 3.30 and natural gas is .88 lower. Livestock trade is firmer across the board with feeder cattle leading. Precious metals are mixed with gold 20.00 lower.