Commodities
Local markets
As of Thursday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator – Wheat, $3.54; corn, $1.62; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.20. Edgerton Elevator – Wheat, $3.54; corn, $1.59; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.20. Overbrook Elevator – Wheat, $3.54; corn, $1.59; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.20. Midland Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $1.59; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.20. Lawrence North Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $1.59; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.20. Lawrence South Elevator – Wheat, $3.54; corn, $1.59; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.20. Pauline Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $1.59; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.20.
St. Joseph livestock
Quotations for Thursday: Estimated Receipts: 100. Compared to Tuesday, barrows and gilts sold 2.00 higher; 46-50 percent lean 230-280 lbs 42.50-43.00. Sows: Steady; 1-2 300-500 lbs 32.00-33.00; 1-3 500-700 lbs 36.00-38.00. Boars: Steady; 300-700 lbs 12.00.
Nonferrous metals
Spot nonferrous metal prices Thursday:
Zinc – 82.10-82.60 cents lb., delivered.
Gold – $502.50 troy oz., NY Merc spot Thu.
Silver – $8.499 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Thu.
Platinum $994.70 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Thu.