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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
Crop Production
Avoiding Common Grain Bin Hazards Can Save Close Calls or Even Fatalities on the Farm
Few people realize the hazards from flowing grain in a bin, including the risk of entrapment and suffocation. However, knowing the common perils can help avoid a close call or even fatality on the farm.
October 26, 2022 09:42 PM
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Grain Markets
Cash Basis Levels for Grain Hot in the West But Not in the East
In drought areas of the western and southern Corn Belt, cash basis is on fire, which has created strong prices for farmers at harvest due to the short crop. It’s a stark contrast to the east.
October 26, 2022 05:06 PM
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Market Analysis
Grains End Mixed with Lower Dollar, Higher Energy Prices Supportive: Livestock Mostly Higher Pushed by Cash
Grains ended mixed with a lower dollar and higher energies providing support. Livestock mostly higher with strong cash but traded within recent highs. Michelle Rook talks to Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing.
October 26, 2022 02:07 PM
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Market Analysis
Grains Mixed Watching Outside Markets, Lower Dollar: Cattle and Hogs Supported by Strong Cash
Grains mixed watching the outside markets, especially the sharply lower dollar. Cattle and hogs mostly higher pushed by strong cash. Michelle Rook gets analysis from Mark Schultz of Northstar Commodity.
October 26, 2022 11:26 AM
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Market Analysis
Fund Buying and Lower Dollar Support Soybeans, Corn Follows Wheat Lower With HRW Rains: Two Sided Trade in Livestock
Soybeans higher on fund buying and the lower dollar, corn following wheat lower w/rains in HRW areas. Cattle and hogs two-sided amid strong cash. @michellerookag with @TommPfitz
October 26, 2022 08:54 AM
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Politics
New Demands by One Labor Union Renews Concerns about Possible Railroad Strike in November
Agriculture isn’t out of the woods regarding rail transportation issues as new demands are being made by at least one union.
October 25, 2022 09:10 PM
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Politics
Chinese Elections Leave Questions About Future of U.S. Exports
The Party Congress is over in China and key officials have been selected, including leader Xi Jinping. He received an unprecedented five-year term for the third time. What will this mean for U.S. agriculture?
October 25, 2022 04:39 PM
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Market Analysis
Corn and Beans Rally with Outside Markets Higher, Dollar Lower with Wheat Lower on Rain: Profit Taking in Cattle
Corn & beans higher with supportive outside markets & lower dollar, wheat weak with HRW rains. Cattle saw profit taking, while hogs were up following cash. Michelle Rook talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.
October 25, 2022 02:09 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Live Cattle Hit New Highs then Correct, Hogs Consolidating While Corn and Beans are Up with Lower Dollar, Bounce off Support
Live cattle hit contract highs, then see profit taking. Hogs correct, while corn and beans are up with the lower $ and bouncing off support. @michellerookag talks to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.
October 25, 2022 11:36 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Corn and Wheat Lower with Technical Selling and Rain in HRW Areas, Technical Bounce in Soybeans: LC Consolidate After Contract Highs
Grains mixed, technical selling in corn/wheat and rain in HRW areas. Soybeans see a technical bounce. Live cattle consolidating after new contract highs, lower in hogs. @NollFamilyFarm joins @michellerookag
October 25, 2022 08:55 AM
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