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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

Harvest

I-80 Harvest Tour: Indiana Corn and Soybean Yield Averages Look Below 2021

The harvest continues to roll at near record pace in Indiana and it looks like statewide yield averages will be down for both corn and soybeans.

November 03, 2022 10:55 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains and Cattle Under Pressure with Risk Off Outside Markets, Sharply Higher Dollar: Markets Focus on Exports vs. Domestic Demand

Grains and cattle under pressure with risk off outside markets, including sharply higher dollar after Fed move. Exports, cash prices also drivers. Michelle Rook talks with Darin Newsome of Darin Newsome Analysis.

November 03, 2022 08:54 AM

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Market Analysis

Fed Raises Rates, Corn and Wheat Take Out War Premium, Soybeans Are Up Following Soybean Oil

Fed raises interest .75, corn and wheat move lower and soybeans are up with help from technical buying and China demand hopes. AgDay’s Michelle Rook chats with Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge.

November 02, 2022 04:25 PM

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Market Analysis

Corn, Wheat Lower After Russia Resumes Export Deal, Soybean Firm with Higher BO: Live Cattle Await Fed News, Cash

Corn & wheat lower with Russia extending participation in export deal, soybeans held up by soybean oil. Live cattle consolidate ahead of the Fed decision,. Michelle Rook w/Chip Nellinger Blue Reef Agri-Marketing.

November 02, 2022 01:02 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Open Sharply Lower as Russia Resumes Export Deal: Cattle Higher with Lower Corn Awaiting Cash and Fed Decision

Grains open sharply lower on news Russia is resuming the export deal. Cattle higher w/lower corn but awaiting Fed decision and cash direction. Hogs set back. @michellerookag w/ @scottevarilek

November 02, 2022 09:11 AM

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Wheat

First Winter Wheat Rating for New Crop Lowest on Record for Date with Deepening Drought

Winter wheat condition ratings this week were at a record low for this time of year according to USDA’s first rating of the season.

November 02, 2022 09:06 AM

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Crop Production

One Nebraska Farmer Says Improving Soil Health Helped Keep Her on the Land

In a moisture deficit area like southwest Nebraska conservation and regenerative practices have long been a staple for farmers. That’s important especially in drought years like 2022.

November 01, 2022 05:12 PM

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Politics

Markets Digest Conflicting News on the Future of the Black Sea Grain Initiative

The grain markets will continue to trade headlines, and longer term, the key will be how much export business the U.S. picks up.

November 01, 2022 02:47 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Higher with Cotton Limit Up as China May Relax COVID Policies: Consolidation Continues in Cattle

Grains were higher with cotton limit up on news China may relax its COVID policy. Cattle consolidate ahead of the Fed decision. Michelle Rook talks to John Payne of Hedge Point Global Markets.

November 01, 2022 02:05 PM

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Market Analysis

Cattle Consolidate Ahead of Fed Announcement: Soybeans Rally on Brazil and China News and Pull Along Corn

Cattle consolidate ahead of the Fed announcement, with hogs up. Soybeans rallying on China and Brazil news and corn is trying to follow. Michelle Rook gets an update with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

November 01, 2022 11:28 AM

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