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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

Grains Mostly Higher Except New Crop Corn and Beans: Cattle Continue to Chase Cash with Hogs Looking for a Bottom

Grains higher except new crop corn and beans with better weather. Cattle making more highs with futures still at a discount to cash, while hogs look for a bottom. Mark Schultz of Northstar Commodity has details.

April 12, 2023 11:41 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed Eying Weather but Will Row Crops Get a Typical Spring Rally? Cattle and Milk Futures See Early Strength

Grains mixed eyeing weather but will row crops get their typical spring rally? Cattle and milk futures rally, can they be sustained? Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing has the answers.

April 12, 2023 09:38 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV: USDA Cuts Argentina Production in WASDE, But U.S. Ending Stocks Above Expectations

The April WASDE was slightly bearish for U.S. ending stocks compared to expectations, while Argentina production was cut by 3 mmt on corn and 6 mmt on soybeans due to drought.

April 12, 2023 07:58 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete Says WASDE Slightly Bearish for Grains but Soybeans Rally on Argentina Export News

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete of Pro Farmer says WASDE slightly bearish for grains but beans higher on news Argentina will allow exporters to delay shipments.

April 11, 2023 05:02 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed After WASDE Shows Ending Stocks Above Expectations: Cattle Make More New Highs, Hogs Fail

Grains mixed after a neutral to slightly bearish WASDE vs. expectations & w/South American production already factored in. Cattle score more record highs, while hogs are held back by cash. Brian Grete, Pro Farmer.

April 11, 2023 02:23 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed After WASDE: Why Did USDA Leave Corn and Soybean Ending Stocks Unchanged?

Grains mixed after the WASDE. USDA left corn and soybean ending stocks unchanged, but raised wheat by 30 mb. They also lowered Argentina soybean production 6 mmt. Brian Splitt of AgMarket.Net has more.

April 11, 2023 01:10 PM

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Market Analysis

Cattle Make New Highs Anticipating Record Cash Again, Funds Sell in Hogs: Grains Mixed Watching Weather and WASDE

Cattle make more new contract highs pushed by record cash and it may top that this week. Hogs see more fund selling. Grains mixed ahead of the WASDE, watching weather. Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek has more.

April 11, 2023 10:42 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: DuWayne Bosse Says WASDE and Weather Moved Grains, While Cattle Make New Highs But for How Long?

Corn and wheat higher trading weather and the WASDE, soybeans set back unable to get above $15. Cattle make new highs on record cash trade. DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing has details.

April 10, 2023 04:33 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Higher Except Soybeans Trading Weather and WASDE: Contract Highs in Cattle After Record Cash

Grains end mostly higher Monday on weather and technical buying heading into the WASDE. Cattle futures make more new contract highs on record high cash but is the top in sight? DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing.

April 10, 2023 02:14 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mixed Ahead of WASDE, Trading Weather: Cattle See Profit Taking Hog Try to Bounce Off Fresh Lows

Grains mixed ahead of the WASDE but also trading weather. Cattle are seeing some profit taking after new highs, while hogs hit new lows then try to bounce. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag has more.

April 10, 2023 01:25 PM

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