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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

Markets Stay Red at Midday with the Dollar up to New Highs

Grain and livestock prices continue under pressure as the macroeconomic markets weigh on commodities, especially the new highs in the dollar. Michelle Rook talks with Jeff Hoogendoorn of Professional Ag Marketing.

September 26, 2022 11:58 AM

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Market Analysis

Grains Prices See More Risk Off Selling on Open Then Turn Mixed: Livestock Mixed with Cattle Digesting Cattle on Feed

Grain prices open lower with risk off selling then turn mixed. Cattle open mixed and then rebound digesting the Cattle of Feed Report. Michelle Rook talks with Tomm Pfitzenmaier of Summit Commodity Brokerage.

September 26, 2022 08:48 AM

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Market Analysis

Friday Market Prices All Lower as Risk Off Day in Outside Markets Spills Over, Including Fresh Highs in the Dollar

Grain and livestock prices continued lower into the close on Friday with the risk off day in the outside markets. Michelle Rook looks at how long the pain will continue with Jim McCormick at AgMarket.Net.

September 23, 2022 02:15 PM

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Market Analysis

Risk Off Day in Outside Markets Spills Over to Pull Down Grain and Livestock Prices

Grain and livestock prices are down seeing spillover from the risk off day in the outside markets, especially with the dollar over a full point higher. Michelle Rook has analysis with Don Roose of U.S. Commodities.

September 23, 2022 11:19 AM

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Market Analysis

Corn and Wheat Higher Holding War Premium: Cotton, Livestock See Hangover from Fed Fears

Corn and wheat prices close higher holding war premium, soybeans consolidate with lower meal. Cotton and livestock down on Fed fears. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors.

September 22, 2022 02:06 PM

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Market Outlooks

Fed Makes Historic Move Raising Rates 75 Basis Points: Signals More Pain Well Into 2023

The Federal Reserve made history on Wednesday, approving a third consecutive 75-basis-point hike. It was largely anticipated by the market, but the key is what’s next?

September 22, 2022 02:01 PM

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Market Outlooks

Dollar Continues to Make Fresh 20-Year Highs Post Fed Announcement: When Will it Peak?

Ahead of the Fed announcement the U.S. dollar index traded at fresh 20-year highs and that followed into Thursday’s session. When will it peak?

September 22, 2022 01:58 PM

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Market Analysis

Grain Prices Mixed, Livestock Lean Lower: Still Digesting Fed Policy and Black Sea News

Grain prices are mixed with livestock mostly lower. The markets are still digesting the current and future Fed moves and the Russia Ukraine news. Michelle Rook gets details with Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain.

September 22, 2022 11:18 AM

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Market Analysis

Grain Prices Open Mixed with Corrective Action, Livestock Under Pressure: News High in Dollar Eyed

Grain prices mixed with a corrective bounce in row crops, profit taking in wheat with new highs in the dollar. Livestock lower on consolidation. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Rich Nelson of Allendale.

September 22, 2022 08:53 AM

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Market Analysis

Profit Taking Hits Grain and Livestock Prices Ahead of Fed Decision: Wheat the Exception Holding War Premium

Profit taking hit grain and livestock prices Wednesday ahead of the Fed announcement. The exception was wheat trying to retain war premium. Michelle Rook get s details from Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading.

September 21, 2022 02:19 PM

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