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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

Corn, Wheat Down on Weather, Report Positioning, Soybeans Follow Meal Higher: Cattle See Profit Taking After $190/$300 Cash

Corn & wheat see pressure on weather, report positioning, soybeans supported by meal and China hopes. Cattle and hogs see profit taking, even after record cash in NE at $190/$300. Allison Thompson, The Money Farm.

June 07, 2023 11:25 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed Early on Weather, WASDE, Black Sea Grain Deal Talks: All-Time Highs Continue in Cattle with Cash up to $300

Grains mixed on weather, pre-WASDE squaring & talks resuming on Black Sea Grain deal. Live cattle make all-time highs again with cash up to $300. Hogs consolidate. Mark Schultz, Northstar Commodity.

June 07, 2023 09:26 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed on Weather, WASDE, Black Sea Grain Deal Talks: All-Time Highs Continue in Cattle with Cash up to $300

Grains mixed on weather, pre-WASDE squaring & talks resuming on Black Sea Grain deal. Live cattle make all-time highs again with cash up to $300. Hogs consolidate. Mark Schultz, Northstar Commodity.

June 07, 2023 09:21 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains End Higher Except Wheat Trading Weather & Crop Ratings, WASDE: Live Cattle Hit All-Time Highs Chasing Record Cash

Grains higher except wheat trading weather, crop ratings, WASDE. Live cattle hit all-time highs chasing record cash, hogs continue to recover but how much upside is left? Brian Grete, Pro Farmer.

June 06, 2023 10:09 PM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete Explains the Recent Recovery in Hogs and How Much Higher Prices Could Go

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete with Pro Farmer talks about what’s fueled the recent recovery in the hog market and how long it will last.

June 06, 2023 10:01 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Lose Ground as Weather Trumps Ratings, Ukraine News: Cattle New Highs on Rising Beef and Cash, Hogs Follow

Grains lose ground as forecasted rain trumps crop ratings & Ukraine news, plus WASDE positioning. Cattle up 9th day on higher beef and record cash ideas, hogs follow. Chuck Shelby, Risk Management Commodities.

June 06, 2023 11:29 AM

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Market Analysis

Cattle Extend Gains on Record Cash Ideas for This Week, Short Covering in Hogs: Grains Trade Crop Ratings, Ukraine News

Cattle extend gains on record cash and ideas of higher money this week. Hogs see short covering. Grains up on crop ratings and Ukraine concerns. Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek.

June 06, 2023 09:50 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Shawn Hackett says Row Crops Trade Extended Weather but Where do Prices Need to be if Rains Don’t Confirm?

AgDay TV Markets Now: Shawn Hackett says corn and soybeans trade extended weather but what kind of premium does the market need to put in if the rain doesn’t confirm?

June 05, 2023 05:37 PM

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Market Analysis

Corn, Beans, Cotton Lower on Weather, WASDE, Exports: Cattle Take Out April Highs on Record Cash

Corn, beans, cotton lower trading weather, WASDE, exports, outside markets. Wheat higher on short covering. While cattle hit new highs w/record cash. Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors has more.

June 05, 2023 02:27 PM

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Market Analysis

Corn, Beans Lose Early Gains in Weather Market: Hogs Consolidate While Cattle Make New Highs But for How Long?

Corn, beans lose early gains watching weather, WASDE, export inspections, outside markets. Cattle make new highs presenting a hedging opportunity, with hogs consolidating. Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics.

June 05, 2023 12:55 PM

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