Chicago Board of Trade

Soybean futures increased while grain futures finished mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery rose 2 1/2 cents to $2.99 a bushel; March corn rose 3/4 cent to $1.96 3/4 a bushel; March oats fell 1 1/2 cent to $1.70 1/2 a bushel; March soybeans rose 4 1/4 cents to $5.17 3/4 a bushel.

Local markets

As of Wednesday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator — Wheat, $3.34; corn, $1.67; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.01. Edgerton Elevator — Wheat, $3.34; corn, $1.67; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.01. Overbrook Elevator — Wheat, $3.34; corn, $1.67; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.01. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $1.71; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.01. Lawrence North Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $1.67; milo, NA; soybeans, $5.01. Lawrence South Elevator — Wheat, $3.34; corn, $1.67; milo, $1.52; soybeans, $5.01. Pauline Elevator — Wheat, NA; corn, $1.75; milo, $1.57; soybeans, $5.01.

Nonferrous metals

Spot nonferrous metal prices Wednesday:

Zinc – 60.26-60.76 cents lb., delivered.

Gold – $424.95 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Silver – $6.670 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Platinum – $863.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).