Local markets

As of Tuesday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator — Wheat, $3.42; corn, $2.24; milo, $2.09; soybeans, $9.20. Edgerton Elevator — Wheat, $3.42; corn, $2.24; milo, $2.09; soybeans, $9.20. Overbrook Elevator — Wheat, $3.42; corn, $2.24; milo, $2.09; soybeans, $9.25. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.29; milo, NA; soybeans, $9.25. Lawrence North Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.24; milo, NA; soybeans, $9.20. Lawrence South Elevator — Wheat, $3.42; corn, $2.24; milo, $2.09; soybeans, $9.20. Pauline Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $2.29; milo, $2.14; soybeans, $9.25.

Chicago Board of Trade

Corn futures dropped lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat and soybeans climbed higher.

Wheat for September delivery rose 3 1/4 cents to $3.44 3/4 a bushel; September corn fell 5 1/4 cents to $2.54 a bushel; September oats rose 3 1/4 cents to $1.38 1/2 a bushel; August soybeans rose 10 1/4 cents to $8.19 1/2 a bushel.

Beef futures increased while pork futures settled mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Nonferrous metals

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

Aluminum – 77.7 cents per lb., London Metal Exch. Tue.

Gold – $392.60 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.

Silver – $5.964 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

Platinum – $782.00. troy oz., N.Y. (contract).