Local markets
As of Tuesday's close, courtesy of Farmers Cooperative Assn. South Elevator -- Wheat, $2.43; soybeans, $4.45; milo, $1.44; corn, $1.69. Midland Elevator -- Wheat, NA; soybeans, $4.45; milo, NA; corn, $1.69. North Elevator -- Wheat, $2.43; soybeans, $4.50; milo, $1.44; corn, $1.74.
USDA Loan Deficiency Payments -- Wheat: 28 cents. Corn: 22 cents. Oats: 20 cents. Soybeans: 88 cents. Milo: 57 cents.
Dodge City livestock
Dodge City (ap) -- Kansas feedlot sales Tuesday:
Confirmed: none. Trade quiet. No sales slaughter steers or heifers confirmed. Inquiry and demand light. Sales confirmed for the week to date 22,800 head mostly previously contracted or formulated cattle. Bids and asking prices not well established early Tuesday, few bids 63.00-64.00, asking prices 66.00-68.00. The last sale last Thursday at 65.00-65.50, mostly 65.00. Sales FOB feedlot net weights after 4 percent shrink.
St. Joseph livestock
St. Joseph, Mo. (ap) -- Quotations for Tuesday:
Aluminum - 67.4 cents per lb., London Metal Exch. Tue.
Copper - $83.0 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations.
Copper - 80.65 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.
Lead - 45 cents per lb.
Zinc - 58.84-59.34 cents lb., delivered.
Gold - $301.50 troy oz., Handy & Harman (only daily quote).
Gold - $308.00 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.
Silver -$5.765 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).
Silver - $5.743 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.
Mercury - $150.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y.
Platinum - $374.00-$376.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).
Platinum - $407.80 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.
Nonferrous metals
New York (ap) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Tuesday:
Estimated Slaughter Hog Receipts: 300. Compared to Monday, barrows and gilts .50 higher in a very limited test; 46-50 percent lean 230-270 lb 35.00-35.50. Sows: scarce. Boars: All weights scarce.
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