Michelle Rook

National Reporter

Michelle Rook is a national agricultural reporter and market analyst for Farm Journal’s AgDay and U.S. Farm Report, and she is the host of Markets Now. With expertise in commodity markets, grain trading, and agricultural journalism, she delivers daily market updates and analysis to farmers nationwide. She earned the NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year award and the prestigious Doan Excellence in Reporting Award.

Latest Stories

Market Analysis

Cattle Rally with Equities, Fade COF Report: Grains Fall with Crude Oil

Cattle futures are higher early following the big rally in the equity markets says Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek.

March 23, 2026 10:36 AM

Michelle Rook

Markets

Gulke: Rally in Crude Oil Brings New Crop Grain Marketing Opportunities

Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, says the rally in crude oil is about global energy security but it has benefited the grain markets.

March 21, 2026 10:46 AM

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Market Analysis

Could the Iran War and Higher Energy Prices Trigger the Next Bull Cycle in the Grain Markets?

Darren Frye with Water Street Solutions says longer term if energy prices stay higher the funds could continue to buy grains on inflation fears but he’s not sure about a full super cycle without several factors falling into place.

March 20, 2026 03:25 PM

Michelle Rook

Markets

Grains See Pre-Weekend Profit Taking on Uncertainty Tied to War, Crude Oil

Mike Minor with Professional Ag Marketing says grains were mostly lower on Friday with profit taking heading into the weekend due to increased volatility and uncertainty regarding the Iran conflict.

March 20, 2026 10:27 AM

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Weather

Weather Extremes Take Their Toll on the Winter Wheat Crop

Winter wheat may have already been damaged in January and February due to extreme cold and the lack of snow cover in many areas.

March 20, 2026 08:02 AM

Michelle Rook

Markets

Grains See Fund Buying on Money Flow, Higher Energy: Livestock Sink

Oliver Sloup with Blue Line Futures says funds were in buying on a combination of higher crude oil futures and money flow.

March 19, 2026 03:22 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Cattle, Hogs Fall With Equities: Corn, Soybeans Lifted by Crude Oil

Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle and hogs are struggling Thursday with the set back in the equity markets.

March 19, 2026 10:42 AM

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Markets

Allendale Acreage Survey Shows More Beans, Less Corn and Wheat

The survey of farmers in 26 states mirrored the projections from USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum in February.

March 18, 2026 10:47 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Grains Back Rallying with Crude Oil, Adding Risk Premium

Dave Chatterton with Strategic Farm Marketing says the ongoing Iran war and higher crude oil prices helped drive speculative buying interest in grains.

March 18, 2026 04:01 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Grains Mostly Higher Except Old Crop Soybeans: Cattle Retreat

Brady Huck from Empower Ag Trading says, “After the volatility that we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks, sometimes these markets just need to find some stability.

March 18, 2026 10:31 AM

Michelle Rook