DTN Ag Host Midday Grains

Corn futures are 1 to 2 cents lower at midday Friday; soybean futures are 7 to 8 cents lower; wheat futures are 2 to 8 cents higher. The U.S. stock market is weaker at midday with the S&P 45 points lower. The U.S. Dollar Index is 11 points higher. The interest rate products are mixed. Energy trade is firmer with crude up 3.50 and natural gas .06 higher. Livestock trade is firmer with cattle leading. Precious metals are firmer with gold up 165.00.