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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 All Higher with SA Crop Concerns, Higher Meal, Black Sea Export Uncertainty: Live Cattle Make Contract Highs Again

Corn, beans up with SA concerns & meal into contract highs, but both hit chart resistance. Wheat following, putting in war premium. Live cattle hit contract highs with higher cash. Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

February 13, 2023 11:39 AM

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Soybeans

Destination Morocco: With Expanding U.S. Soybean Processing Industry it’s a Growth Market for Meal

With the expansion of the U.S. soybean processing industry due to the push for green fuels farmers are looking for a new home for the extra meal...and they’re finding it in Morocco.

February 13, 2023 10:24 AM

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Soybeans

Destination Morocco: Growing Protein Sector Opens Door to Sales of U.S. Soybeans and Meal

Morocco has a vibrant and growing protein sector, which presents an opportunity for increased sales of U.S. soybeans and meal.

February 13, 2023 10:20 AM

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Soybeans

Destination Morocco: Huge Growth Market for U.S. Agricultural Exports

A young, growing population with an appetite for protein presents an opportunity for soybean meal, in particular.

February 13, 2023 10:08 AM

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Market Analysis

Profit Taking in Wheat, but Contract Highs in Meal Support Soybeans, Corn Follows: Livestock Firm with Higher Cash Cattle

Grains mixed with profit taking in wheat, contract highs in meal supporting soybeans and corn is following. Cattle see strength after higher cash, with hogs firm . Allison Thompson of The Money Farm has more.

February 13, 2023 08:55 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: Tommy Grisafi Details the Geopolitical Headlines That Rallied Grains Friday Including Russia Oil Cuts

AgDay TV Markets Now: Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading details the geopolitical headlines fueling the grain rally Friday, including Russia’s oil production cut. Plus, Argentina weather continues to be a focus.

February 10, 2023 03:16 PM

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Market Analysis

SA Crop Concerns, Geopolitical Headlines Drive Rally in Grains: Including Russia’s Oil Production Cut

Geopolitical headlines sparked technical buying in grains and crude oil today, including Russia’s oil production cut. Argentina crop concerns push soybean meal to new highs. Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading has more.

February 10, 2023 01:55 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Strong on Corrective Buying, War and Weather Premium, CO: Cattle Mixed with Higher Cash but Higher Corn

Grains are higher with corrective buying, but wheat puts in war premium. Crude oil, Argentina weather also supportive. Nearby live cattle are up on higher cash. Hogs mixed. DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing.

February 10, 2023 11:38 AM

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Politics

Senate Ag Committee Says Safety Net in Current Farm Bill Inadequate in Current Ag Environment

A Senate Ag Committee farm bill hearing focused on how the Title I safety net is no longer adequate with the current ag environment.

February 10, 2023 10:03 AM

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Market Analysis

Cattle Strong Following Higher Cash: Grains Up on Corrective Buying, SA News, Crude Oil Supportive

Cattle strong w/higher cash of 254/160. Hogs mixed with the cash index slowly improving. Corn, soybeans supported by strong cash, SA weather, higher CO. Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek has more.

February 10, 2023 09:10 AM

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