Agriculture futures were mixed in midday trading Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

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(AP:CHICAGO) Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery was unchanged at $5.0975 a bushel; December corn lost 0.25 cent to $3.325 a bushel; December oats gained 4.5 cents to $2.065 a bushel; and January soybeans fell 19 cents to $8.27 a bushel.

By The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.