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

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Heinberg Discusses How Low Corn May Fall on Record Yield and Production

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing, discusses how low corn needs to go to price in record yield and production. Does the soybean market have the bearish news already factored in?

January 12, 2024 05:27 PM

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With a new record national yield in 2023, the trendline chart shows just how much yields have improved over time.

USDA Reports

Where Do Corn and Soybean Prices Go Now After USDA’s Yield Shock?

March corn hit a new contract low of $4.41 on Friday. Will corn see more pressure trying to price in extra bushels? March soybeans also hit a low of $12.06. Will $12 support hold without a drop in Brazil production?

January 12, 2024 05:04 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains End Lower After USDA Yield Shock. So How Much Lower Will Prices Fall? Cattle Trade Weaker Cash

Corn & soybeans tank on higher yields & production, with wheat following despite lower seedings & ending stocks. Live cattle followed lower cash, hogs consolidate. John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing, has details.

January 12, 2024 02:48 PM

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Market Analysis

USDA Shocks the Markets with Higher Corn and Soybean Yields and Production

USDA shocks the market with higher corn & soybean yield, production and carryout. SA numbers were not supportive either. Lower winter wheat acres and carryover slightly friendly. Jim McCormick, AgMarket.Net

January 12, 2024 11:42 AM

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USDA Reports

Trade Gears Up for Big January USDA Reports: What Could Move the Market?

Friday will be one of the busiest report days of the year for the grain markets with several major reports. What’s likely to move the market?

January 12, 2024 09:56 AM

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Market Analysis

Cattle & Hogs Consolidate Eyeing Cash, Wx: Grains Mixed Ahead of USDA Data

Cattle consolidate early awaiting more cash & despite higher beef, but does the market have enough wx premium? Hogs see profit taking. Grains mixed ahead of USDA data. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

January 12, 2024 09:22 AM

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Market Analysis

Cattle and Hogs Consolidate Eyeing Cash, Wx: Grains Mixed Awaiting USDA Data

January 12, 2024 09:22 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Rich Nelson Discusses What USDA Report Data Could Move the Market and What’s Already Factored in

AgDay TV Markets Now: Rich Nelson, Allendale, looks at what the grain market is expecting in the USDA Reports, what could move the market and how much is already factored into prices.

January 11, 2024 05:35 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mostly Lower Pre-USDA Reports but is Bearish Data Factored In? Livestock Finish Strong

Grains end mostly lower except soybeans on exports, Argentina estimates & ahead of USDA data. Are bearish reports already priced in? Cattle & hogs finish strong on wx, firmer cutouts. Rich Nelson, Allendale, has more.

January 11, 2024 03:19 PM

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Market Analysis

Soybeans See Corrective Bounce, Corn & Wheat Struggle but Have the Markets Priced in Bearish Reports? Cattle Up on Wx and Cash Ideas

Grains are mixed with positioning ahead of the reports and weak exports, soybeans are oversold and seeing corrective buying. Cattle up on higher cash ideas and wx. Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing has more.

January 11, 2024 01:25 PM

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