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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 Mixed Friday, but Lower on the Week Taking out Weather Premium. Cattle Post Higher Weekly Closes, While Hogs Consolidate
Corn and wheat rebound on Friday, but it was a lower week for all the grains. Hogs consolidated, while cattle scored higher weekly closes. Michelle Rook talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.
August 20, 2022 07:08 PM
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Politics
U.S. Taiwan Lay Groundwork for Bilateral: Will China Retaliate?
The U.S. and Taiwan are moving forward with formal trade talks with the first round set to take place early this fall. What does it mean for agriculture and how does this impact U.S. China trade relations?
August 19, 2022 12:38 PM
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Market Analysis
Midday Markets Mixed, Wheat and Corn Consolidate After Brutal Week
Markets are mixed at midday. After a tough week, wheat and corn are consolidating with soybeans seeing weakness. Live cattle supported by cash. Michelle Rook talks markets with Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain.
August 19, 2022 11:16 AM
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Market Analysis
Markets Start off Mixed to End the Week: Tough Week for Grains but are They Done Going Down?
Grain and livestock futures open mixed to end the week. Grains have had a tough down week, but are the grains done going down? Michelle Rook has analysis with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.
August 19, 2022 08:49 AM
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Market Analysis
Lower Day Except Corn and Soybeans, Exports and a Hint of Frost Supporting Row Crops?
Corn and soybeans closed higher on Thursday, with lower prices in every other category. Michelle Rook gets details with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading.
August 18, 2022 01:56 PM
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Politics
Farm Groups React to PEB Recommendations, Look at Next Step in Rail Dispute
The Presidential Emergency Board has released it’s report to the White House. What is the reaction of farm groups and what’s next?
August 18, 2022 01:49 PM
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Market Analysis
Corn and Soybeans Rebound on Export Demand, Wheat and Livestock Down
After early pressure in the grains, row crops rebound on new crop exports and China buying. Wheat and livestock continue under pressure. Michelle Rook talks with Steve Freed ADM Investor Services.
August 18, 2022 11:20 AM
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Market Analysis
Markets Start Mixed to Lower, Wheat the Anchor for Grains, Livestock Consolidate
Markets start mixed to lower with big losses in the wheat pulling down grains. Livestock also in the red seeing consolidative trade. Michelle Rook gets details with Rich Nelson of Allendale.
August 18, 2022 08:54 AM
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Market Analysis
Markets Close Except Wheat and Cotton, Uncertainty Continues in Commodity Sector
Row crops and hogs see corrective buying on Wednesday. Strong technicals and cash hopes continue to push the cattle. Michelle Rook summarizes the day with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Services.
August 17, 2022 02:05 PM
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Market Analysis
Mostly Higher Markets at Midday, Except Wheat. Dead Cat Bounce in Grains?
Markets mostly higher at midday except wheat. Row crops try to stage technical bounce, but held back by wheat. Cattle see fund buying on the break. Michelle Rook has analysis with Don Roose U.S. Commodities.
August 17, 2022 12:29 PM
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