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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 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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Market Analysis

Markets Mixed Midday: Corrective Action Continues Amid Stable Outside Markets

Grain and livestock futures continue mixed, with outside markets stabilizing after the PPI data. John Payne of Hedge Point Global Markets joins Michelle Rook with analysis.

September 15, 2022 05:46 PM

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Market Analysis

Markets Close Mixed Wednesday: Corrective Selling, China Tariff Talk, and Rail Strike Mixed In

Mixed markets on Wednesday. Corrective action, China sanction talk and a looming rail strike helped drive action. Michelle Rook has analysis with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing.

September 15, 2022 05:46 PM

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Market Analysis

Mixed Markets at Midday with Outside Markets Driving Money Flow in Commodities

Grain and livestock futures are trading mixed at midday. Fundamentals aren’t necessarily driving the markets but outside market influences and money flow. Michelle Rook talks Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading.

September 15, 2022 05:45 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains End Lower, Livestock Higher Except Feeders: Money Flow Dominates Trade Over Fundamentals

Grains ended mixed on Thursday influences by technicals, outside markets and money flow. Livestock were mostly higher with stronger cash. Michelle talks with Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef Agri-Marketing.

September 15, 2022 05:44 PM

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