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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 2-Sided in Quiet Session but Shake Off Bearsh Outside Markets: Cattle 2-Sided in Face of Bullish News
Grains quiet and 2-sided looking for direction but brushing off the negative outside markets. Cattle continue to consolidate. Kent Beadle of Paradigm Futures has more. Kent Beadle of Paradigm Futures has more.
February 17, 2023 09:25 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains End Quietly Mixed Still Consolidating from Monday’s Highs: Livestock Also See Profit Taking
Grains end quietly mixed to higher still consolidating under Monday’s chart highs and looking for direction. Cattle and hogs also see more profit taking. Mike Minor of Professional Ag Marketing has details.
February 16, 2023 04:07 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: Mike Minor Says Corn and Beans Consolidating, May Have Put in Highs Without a New Bullish Story
AgDay TV Markets Now: Mike Minor of Professional Ag Marketing Says Grains are Consolidating and Corn and Beans May Have Put in Highs Without a New Catalyst or Bullish Story.
February 16, 2023 03:53 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Mixed Consolidating off Monday’s Highs Assessing Exports and SA Crop Size: Cotton and Livestock Lower
Grains mixed still consolidating under Monday’s highs. Are the tops in for now? Cotton is lower on economic concerns. Cattle also consolidate ahead of cash. Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions has more.
February 16, 2023 11:39 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Mixed Still Consolidating Under Monday’s Highs: Cattle Mixed Awaiting Cash, Hogs Lower with Softer Cutouts
Grains open slightly lower then turn mixed digesting export news and weather. Markets continue to consolidate, so are seasonal highs in? Rich Nelson of Allendale has the answer and a look at livestock.
February 16, 2023 09:15 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty Discusses What Triggered Wednesdays Selloff in Grains
AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing discusses what triggered the selloff in the grains on Wednesday.
February 15, 2023 03:57 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Inflation Moderating but Still Above Fed Target — Signals Higher Interest Rates
Inflation is moderating, but still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goals. So, farmers are bracing for higher interest rates ahead.
February 15, 2023 03:57 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Risk Off Day in Grains with Higher Dollar, Profit Taking: Milk Futures Also Continue to Slide
A risk off day in grains, with a higher dollar, no new bullish SA crop news and profit-taking after hitting chart resistance. Plus, are milk futures close to a bottom? Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing has details.
February 15, 2023 02:31 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Risk Off Day in Outside Markets Pulls Grains and Livestock Mostly Lower: Profit Taking Also a Feature
A risk off day in outside markets has led to profit taking in grains and much of the livestock complex. Plus, SA crop concerns largely dialed in. Vince Boddicker of Farmers Trading Company has more.
February 15, 2023 11:22 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Inflation Moderating but Still Above Fed Target: Signals Higher Interest Rates and Cost to Borrow Money Ahead
Inflation is moderating, but still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goals. So, farmers are bracing for higher interest rates ahead.
February 15, 2023 09:44 AM
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Michelle Rook
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