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May 8, 2008

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Chicago markets

Agriculture futures traded mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 10.5 cents to $8.075; July corn added 6.75 cents to $6.13; July oats fell 4 cents to $4.155; July soybeans rose 32 cents to $13.09. Beef futures traded mixed and pork futures traded higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April live cattle traded flat at 91.82 cents; April cattle added 1.05 cents to 77.87; May lean hogs rose 1.05 cents to 77.87 cents; May pork bellies gained 0.50 cent to 76.30 cents.

Local markets

As of Wednesday's close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Association. Ottawa Elevator - Wheat, $8.03; corn, $5.73; milo, $5.53; soybeans, $12.49. Edgerton Elevator - Wheat, $8.03; corn, $5.73; milo, $5.53; soybeans, $12.49. Overbrook Elevator - Wheat, $8.03; corn, $5.73; milo, $5.53; soybeans, $12.49. Midland Elevator - Wheat, NA; corn, $5.73; milo, NA; soybeans, $12.49. Lawrence North Elevator - Wheat, NA; corn, $5.73; milo, NA; soybeans, $12.49. Lawrence South Elevator - Wheat, $8.03; corn, $5.73; milo, $5.53; soybeans, $12.49. Pauline Elevator - Wheat, NA; corn, $5.73; milo, $5.53; soybeans, $12.49.

Nonferrous metals

Spot nonferrous metal prices Wed.

Gold - $869.60 troy oz., NY Merc spot

Silver - $16.617 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot

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