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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
Soybeans Lead the Grain Complex Higher Tuesday, Livestock Slide
Soybeans and soybean meal lead the rally in the grains on Tuesday, while livestock futures slide lower.
July 26, 2022 02:13 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Continue to Push Higher on Weather, Livestock Pull Back
Grains continue strong at midday pushed by weather, with livestock setting back on higher feed costs.
July 26, 2022 11:28 AM
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Michelle Rook
World Markets
Ukraine Farmers Hopeful for Export Movement Despite Odesa Bombing: Say it Will be a Lifeline
Ukrainian farmers had been watching the talks to allow resumption of grain exports the last few weeks with great hope, because it’s their only lifeline to be able to plant a new crop this fall.
July 26, 2022 09:09 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Putting Weather Premium Back in, Livestock Mixed to Lower
Grains continue higher putting in weather premium, livestock mixed to lower early on Tuesday.
July 26, 2022 08:46 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grains Recover Putting in War and Weather Premium, Cattle Mixed Absorb Reports
Grains rebounded Monday putting in war and weather premium. Cattle worked in the USDA numbers from Friday, while hogs saw profit taking.
July 25, 2022 02:01 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Cattle Mixed After Friday Reports, Hogs Lower, Grains Strong
Cattle turn mixed after the Friday reports, with hogs seeing profit taking. Grains continue to rebound. Michelle Rook talks markets with Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek.
July 25, 2022 11:26 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Grain Rebound after Russia Bombs Odesa Port, Livestock Set Back
Grain return higher after Russia bombs Odesa port, extended weather is also supportive. Livestock setting back. Chuck Shelby with Risk Management Commodities joins Michelle Rook to kick off the week.
July 25, 2022 08:42 AM
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Michelle Rook
Taxes and Finance
Farmers Feel the Sting of Record Diesel Prices, More Fearful of Harvest Needs
While diesel fuel prices are off their summer peak the high cost is hitting hard at the farm level.
July 22, 2022 03:29 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Tough Technical Day for Corn and Wheat Friday, Beans and Livestock Higher
Corn and wheat had a tough day technically on Friday after the deal to allow Ukraine exports, but soybeans and livestock ended higher.
July 22, 2022 02:35 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
Soybeans Rebound, Feed Grains Lower after Ukraine Deal Signing, Livestock Rally into Reports
Grains mixed at midday with soybeans rebounding off six month lows, corn and wheat under pressure after the Ukraine export deal signing. Livestock rally into reports.
July 22, 2022 11:28 AM
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Michelle Rook
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