Local markets

As of Tuesday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator — Wheat, $3.16; corn, $1.96; milo, $1.96; soybeans, $7.08. Edgerton Elevator — Wheat, $3.16; corn, $1.96; milo, $1.96; soybeans, $7.08. Overbrook Elevator — Wheat, $3.16; corn, $1.96; milo, $1.96; soybeans, $7.08. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.01; milo, NA; soybeans, $7.13. Lawrence North Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $1.96; milo, NA; soybeans, $7.08. Lawrence South Elevator — Wheat, $3.16; corn, $1.96; milo, $1.96; soybeans, $7.08. Pauline Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.01; milo, $2.01; soybeans, $7.08.

St. Joseph livestock

St. Joseph, Mo. (ap) — Quotations for Tuesday:

Estimated Receipts: 250

Compared to Monday, barrows and gilts steady; 46-50 percent lean 230-270 lbs 35.50-36.00. Sows: Steady; 1-2 300-500 lbs 29.00-30.00; 1-3 500-700 lbs 32.00-34.00.

Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat futures increased substantially Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Corn and soybean prices also advanced.

Wheat for December delivery rose 6 3/4 cents to $3.40 1/2 a bushel; December corn rose 2 cents to $2.15 3/4 a bushel; December oats rose 3 1/2 cents to $1.39 1/4 a bushel; November soybeans rose 1 cent to $7.30 1/4 a bushel.

Nonferrous metals

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

Gold – $381.70 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.

Silver – $5.063 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.