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 Negate Monday’s Chart Damage: Soybeans Build on Monday’s Reversal but Corn Slides

Cattle futures recover after Monday’s chart damage, hogs consolidating for the 5th day. Soybeans build on Monday’s reversal, while corn is consolidating above support. Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

February 06, 2024 09:54 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete says Corn and Soybeans Hold Support and Bounce Ahead of WASDE

Brian Grete, editor of Pro Farmer says, “Soybeans saw mostly corrective buying as funds have built a short position and may be covering some of those contracts heading into the WASDE report on Thursday.”

February 05, 2024 05:11 PM

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Market Analysis

Soybeans and Corn Bounce Off Support Ahead of WASDE: Cattle and Hogs Consolidate

Grains mixed as soybeans see corrective buying, wheat falls on dollar strength, corn caught in the middle. Funds take profits in cattle after hitting chart resistance, hogs consolidate. Brian Grete, ProFarmer, has more.

February 05, 2024 04:49 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Start Lower as Funds Add to Near Record Short Position: Cattle Extend Gains, Hogs Consolidate

Grains lower as funds continue to sell on Brazil harvest pressure & rain in Argentina. Cattle extend gains with higher cash ideas, hogs see profit taking & hedge pressure. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures has details.

February 05, 2024 11:59 AM

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Market Analysis

Grain Markets Post Another Week of Lower Prices: What’s Behind the Continued Fund Selling?

“The fund selling in grains isn’t just about China and Brazil, but also the carry in the markets. That is your theme,” says John Payne with Hedge Point Global Markets.

February 04, 2024 07:52 PM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne Says the Soybean Complex Tanks, Pulling Down Corn

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne with Hedge Point Global Markets says soybeans and corn down for the week with soybeans back below $12.

February 02, 2024 08:46 PM

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Market Analysis

Why Did Soybean Prices Fall Below $12, While Corn Held Long-Term Support?

Shipping disruptions and higher freight costs are to blame for the basis collapse and the large carries in all the major grains, says Jerry Gulke.

February 02, 2024 05:23 PM

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Market Analysis

Funds Continue to Press Corn and Soybeans, Wheat Bounces: Outside Markets Bearish in Response to Jobs Data

Corn and soybeans continue to see fund selling, while funds are covering shorts in wheat. Outside markets respond to Jobs data. Cattle try to extend gains pushed by higher cash. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.

February 02, 2024 12:52 PM

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Market Analysis

Will Cattle Prices Set New Records in 2024? The Outlook from CattleFax

Will cattle prices set new record highs in 2024? Kevin Good, CattleFax has their price outlook for fed cattle and feeders.

February 02, 2024 12:29 AM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Kevin Good of CattleFax Says Record Cattle Prices Likely Again in 2024

AgDay TV Markets Now: Kevin Good of CattleFax says record fed and feeder cattle prices are expected in 2024.

February 01, 2024 07:34 PM

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