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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 Open Steady to Lower with Argentina Rains, Lower CO, Higher Dollar: Cattle Mixed, Hogs Lower

Grains open steady to lower with rains over the weekend in Argentina lower CO, higher dollar. Cattle opened mixed but look poised to move higher, with hogs lower. Tomm Pfitzenmaier with Summit Commodity Brokerage.

January 03, 2023 09:05 AM

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Soybeans

U.S. Soybean Processing Industry Explodes: Push for Low Carbon Fuels Drives Expansion and Profits for Farmers

Plans are set for 18 new soybean processing plants in the U.S. and there are more on the drawing board. With the push for low carb fuels like renewable diesel the industry has exploded.

January 02, 2023 12:14 PM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne Discusses the Weather Rally in Soybeans and What Drives Markets to Start 2023

Grains end the year strong with soybeans above $15 but will the South American weather rally continue? John Payne of Hedge Point Global Markets has the answer and factors that will drive the markets to start 2023.

December 30, 2022 04:03 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mostly Higher to End 2022 with Weather Market in Beans: Livestock Lower on Profit Taking

Soybeans and meal supported by SA crop concerns & export demand. Wheat saw short covering, corn ended lower. Livestock ended mostly lower on EOY profit taking. John Payne, Hedge Point Global Markets has more.

December 30, 2022 02:03 PM

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Grain Markets

Cash Basis Levels for Corn and Beans at 20-Year Highs: What Is Driving It and How Long Will It Last?

Cash basis levels for corn and soybeans at 20-year highs as a result of transportation issues tied to winter storm Elliott, but it’s also due to tight supplies.

December 30, 2022 01:09 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Mostly Higher but Wheat Takes the Lead: Cattle See Profit Taking Despite Higher Cash, Hogs Mixed

Soybeans sees SA weather market, contract highs in meal supportive. Wheat now leading on short covering, corn following. Cattle see profit taking after contract highs, higher cash. Kent Beadle of Paradigm Futures.

December 30, 2022 11:21 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Higher with Soybeans Leading on Argentina Crop Concerns and New Highs in Meal: Livestock Mixed

Grains higher early with soybeans leading on Argentina crop concerns, new contract highs in meal and fresh export biz, corn and wheat following. Cattle are mixed with hogs mostly lower. Michelle Rook has details.

December 30, 2022 08:52 AM

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Market Analysis

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Heinberg Talks About the SA Weather Rally in Soybeans and More New Contract Highs in Live Cattle

Soybeans remained above $15 supported by continued crop concerns in Argentina. John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing talks about how long the weather market may last, lower grains and the new highs in live cattle.

December 29, 2022 03:25 PM

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Market Analysis

Corn, Wheat and Hogs Lower on Profit Taking and China COVID Cases: Soybeans and Cattle Trade Weather

Soybeans held SA weather premium, corn and wheat saw EOY profit taking and rising China COVID cases. LC made some new contract highs on weather and firming cash bids. John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing.

December 29, 2022 02:18 PM

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Market Analysis

Grain and Livestock Futures Mixed: EOY Profit Taking, China COVID Cases, Weather Drive Markets

Corn and wheat seeing some end of year profit taking, while soybeans are building SA weather premium. Cattle are also supported by weather, profit taking in the hogs. Chuck Shelby of Risk Management Commodities.

December 29, 2022 12:31 PM

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