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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
AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne Talks About Thursday’s Selloff in Grains and Implosion in Bean Oil
Grains lower, with soybeans hit hard following an implosion in soybean oil after EPA released the RFS volumes. Slow exports added to the technical selling. John Payne of Hedge Point Global Markets has details.
December 01, 2022 04:44 PM
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Politics
Congress Steps in to Avert Railroad Strike: House Passes Measure, Awaits Senate Approval
Congress is stepping in to avert a nationwide railroad strike, which was set to happen as early as December 9.
December 01, 2022 02:34 PM
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Market Analysis
Grains Lower at Midday: Livestock Mixed
Live cattle lower as steady cash disappoints. Hogs extend gains on short covering. Grains down with slow exports, profit taking, lower soybean oil a drag on soybeans. Pat Von Tersch with Professional Ag Marketing.
December 01, 2022 11:31 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Cattle & Hogs Mostly Higher on Follow Through Buying, Lower Corn: Grains Lower on Slow Exports, Sell off in Bean Oil
Cattle mostly higher with steady cash, hogs mixed with disappointing exports. Grains start lower with slow exports and sharply lower BO. Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek has analysis.
December 01, 2022 09:25 AM
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Market Analysis
Markets Close Mostly Higher Except Corn: End of the Month Positioning, Outside Markets, SA Weather
Soybeans made new highs for the move, with higher meal. Wheat saw short covering, funds sold corn. Cattle higher with steady cash and hogs also saw short covering. Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing has details.
November 30, 2022 04:52 PM
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Michelle Rook
Politics
DOT Denies Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock: Puts Burden on Cattle Producers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption for Hours-of-Service rules for truckers transporting livestock, insects and aquatic animals.
November 30, 2022 04:21 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty Says Soybeans Have the Potential to Move Above $15
Grains close higher, except corn. End of the month and outside markets influence. Soybeans follow meal w/Argentina weather concerns, but can we push past $15? Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing has the answer.
November 30, 2022 03:11 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Strong as Congress Steps in to Avert Rail Strike, Positive China Demand News: Cattle Consolidate
Grains up w/ soybeans making new highs for the move as Congress votes to avert the rail strike, China demand news supportive. Cattle consolidating, short covering in hogs. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures has details.
November 30, 2022 11:49 AM
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Market Analysis
Markets Mostly Higher at Midsession, Except Corn
A higher midday trade except corn futures, with new highs for the move in soybeans. Michelle Rook gets details with Jeff Hoogendoorn of Professional Ag Marketing.
November 30, 2022 11:36 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: Ted Seifried Says Grains Mixed on End of Month Action, Corn and Beans Still in Range Despite Fund Liquidation
Grains closed mixed Tuesday with end of the month positioning. Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge says Tuesday was a bookmark day but corn and beans are still rangebound despite the recent liquidation by the funds.
November 29, 2022 03:41 PM
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