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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

Grain and Livestock Prices Mixed: Trade Fed News, Strong Dollar, Black Sea Updates

Grain and livestock prices are mixed with many markets consolidating with the strong dollar and awaiting the Fed and Black Sea news. Michelle Rook is joined by Oliver Sloup of Blue Line Futures.

September 21, 2022 11:20 AM

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Market Analysis

Markets Start Mixed Watching Black Sea Updates and Awaiting Fed Announcement

Markets start mixed on Wednesday awaiting Russia Ukraine developments and the Fed announcement. As harvest starts what is happening to cash basis levels? Michelle Rook talks to Nick Tsiolis of Farmer’s Keeper.

September 21, 2022 08:53 AM

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Market Analysis

Livestock End Mixed after New Highs in Live Cattle: Grain Prices Higher Led by Wheat on Russia Ukraine News

Livestock futures mixed on Tuesday. Live cattle hit new highs except October then faded. Grain prices were higher with wheat leading the rally. Michelle Rook talks with Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

September 20, 2022 03:32 PM

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Wheat

Winter Wheat Country Faces Drought at Planting: Will Higher Base Prices for Crop Insurance Help Retain Acres?

Winter wheat planting season is underway, but with drought still lingering in parts of wheat country what will that mean for acreage this fall, especially with base prices for crop insurance above a year ago?

September 20, 2022 11:58 AM

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Market Analysis

Grain Prices Rally Midday, Despite Negative Outside Markets: Livestock Prices Mixed: Is Money Flowing Into Commodities?

Grain prices rally. Wheat leads on corrective buying, pulls row crops, despite negative outside markets. Deferred live cattle hit contract highs. Michelle Rook talks with Vince Boddicker of Farmers Trading Company.

September 20, 2022 11:16 AM

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Crop Production

Prevent Grain Bin Accidents by Keeping Grain in Good Condition

As a new crop goes in the bin, be mindful of storage best practices and keep safety top of mind.

September 20, 2022 09:56 AM

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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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