Chicago Board of Trade

Soybean futures advanced Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Corn finished almost flat in light trading.

Wheat dipped slightly lower for a second straight session, reflecting a small technical correction.

Wheat for September delivery fell 1 1/4 cent to $3.33 1/4 a bushel; September corn rose 1/4 cent to $2.08 1/2 a bushel; September oats rose 1 cent to $1.28 a bushel; August soybeans rose 4 cents to $5.61 3/4 a bushel.

Beef futures increased while pork futures decreased on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Local markets

As of Tuesday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator — Wheat, $2.94; corn, $1.94; milo, $1.74; soybeans, $5.64. Edgerton Elevator — Wheat, $2.94; corn, $1.94; milo, $1.74; soybeans, $5.64. Overbrook Elevator — Wheat, $2.94; corn, $1.99; milo, $1.79; soybeans, $5.64. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.04; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.64. Lawrence North Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.04; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.66. Lawrence South Elevator — Wheat, $2.94; corn, $2.04; milo, $1.79; soybeans, $5.64. Pauline Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.04; milo, $1.79; soybeans, $5.68.

Nonferrous metals

New York (ap) — Spot nonferrous metal prices Tuesday:

Gold – $350.60 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.

Silver – $4.784 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

Copper -76.90 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.