DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 1 to 2 cents higher at midday Friday; soybean futures are 4 to 6 cents lower; wheat futures are 6 to 10 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is firmer at midday with the S&P 25 points higher. The U.S. Dollar Index is 20 points lower. The interest rate products are weaker. Energy trade is mixed with crude off .30 and natural gas is up .04. Livestock trade is mixed with hogs leading. Precious metals are firmer with gold 75.00 higher.