Local markets

As of Friday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Assn. Ottawa Elevator – Wheat, $3.20; corn, $1.99; milo, $1.84; soybeans, $6.51. Edgerton Elevator – Wheat, $3.20; corn, $1.99; milo, $1.84; soybeans, $6.51. Overbrook Elevator – Wheat, $3.20; corn, $1.99; milo, $1.84; soybeans, $6.54. Midland Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $2.03; milo, NA; soybeans, $6.51. Lawrence North Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $2.03; milo, NA; soybeans, $6.51. Lawrence South Elevator – Wheat, $3.20; corn, $1.99; milo, $1.84; soybeans, $6.51. Pauline Elevator – Wheat, NA; corn, $2.07; milo, $1.89; soybeans, $6.54.

Chicago Board of Trade

Soybean futures edged lower Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade, while grain futures finished mixed.

Wheat for September delivery rose 3 1/2 cents to $3.30 1/2 a bushel; September corn fell 1/2 cent to $2.33 1/2 a bushel; September oats fell 2 cents to $1.72 1/4 a bushel; August soybeans fell 1/4 cent to $6.69 1/4 a bushel.

Nonferrous metals

Spot nonferrous metal prices Friday:

Zinc – 59.15-59.40 cents lb., delivered.

Gold – $424.70 troy oz., NY Merc spot Fri.

Silver – $7.086 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Fri.

Mercury – $750.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y.

Platinum $898.50 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Fri.