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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

Mostly Higher Grain and Livestock Prices Except Soybeans Early Tuesday

Grain and livestock prices are higher early, except soybeans. Grains see corrective action while funds buy in livestock with higher cash supportive. Michelle Rook talks with Allison Thompson of The Money Farm.

September 20, 2022 08:47 AM

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Market Analysis

Market Prices Leaning Higher on Mondays Close Except Wheat: Shaking Off Early Risk Off Mood

Grain prices ended mixed with row crops shaking off the early risk off in the outside markets. Livestock leaning higher with cash supportive. Michelle Rook talks with Pat Von Tersch of Professional Ag Marketing.

September 19, 2022 02:01 PM

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Market Analysis

Soybean Prices Try to Rebound on China Buying but Wheat Pressured by Dollar Early and Pulls Down Corn: Livestock Mostly Higher

Soybean prices rebound on China export biz. Wheat lower on higher dollar and technicals, pulling down corn. Cattle prices mostly higher on higher cash ideas. Michelle Rook talks with Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge.

September 19, 2022 11:30 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Prices See Early Pressure Drug Down by Wheat and Risk Off: Livestock Mixed with Cattle Higher Anticipating Higher Cash

Grains open under pressure with a sharp selloff in wheat a drag, plus the outside markets. Cattle futures see early bounce with higher cash ideas. Michelle Rook gets details with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

September 19, 2022 08:46 AM

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Market Analysis

Grain and Livestock Futures Close Mixed Friday: Trading Macro Economics, Technicals

Grain and livestock futures ended mixed on Friday. Money flow and technical trading dominate action heading into the FOMC meeting next week. Michelle Rook talks about that with Alan Brugler of Brugler Marketing.

September 16, 2022 02:13 PM

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Market Analysis

Markets Turn Mixed: Try to Recover Midday after Early Risk Off Selling Pressure

Grain and livestock futures turned mixed at midsession, trying to recover after a lower risk off opening. Michelle Rook gets an update with John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing.

September 16, 2022 11:20 AM

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Politics

Rail Strike Averted: Tentative Agreement Reached Between Railroads and Unions Comes on the Eve of Harvest

The agricultural industry is breathing a sigh of relief after a tentative agreement was reached to avert a national rail strike.

September 16, 2022 09:05 AM

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Market Analysis

Lower Opening in Grain and Livestock: Risk Off Driving Technical Selling

Grain and livestock opened lower as economic concerns drive risk off outside market mood, causing technical and fund selling in commodities. Michelle Rook talks with Mike Zuzulo of Global Commodity Analytics.

September 16, 2022 08:57 AM

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Market Analysis

Markets Close Mixed: Risk Off Day from CPI Data Drives Corrective Action in Grains and Livestock

Markets close mixed on Tuesday. The risk off session and outside market reaction to the CPI triggered corrective action in both grains and livestock. Michelle Rook gets details with Brian Grete of Pro Farmer.

September 15, 2022 05:46 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains and Livestock Futures Mixed Early: Outside Markets Stabilize to Help

Grains and livestock futures mixed early. Outside markets are stabilizing, providing some support. Michelle Rook talks with Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

September 15, 2022 05:46 PM

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