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 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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Market Analysis

Grains Open Mostly Lower As Ukraine Export Deal Signed, Livestock Gear up for Reports

Grains opened lower except beans, continuing to see pressure as the Ukrainian export deal is signed. Livestock open mixed awaiting USDA Reports.

July 22, 2022 08:48 AM

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Politics

Farmers Tell House Ag Subcommittee Crop Insurance Must Provide More Coverage at Affordable Levels

A House Ag subcommittee held a farm bill hearing on Wednesday focused on crop insurance.

July 21, 2022 08:07 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Sink on News of Ukraine Export Deal, Livestock Lean Lower

Grains sink on news of Ukraine export deal, livestock mostly lower except feeders.

July 21, 2022 02:13 PM

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Market Analysis

Cattle Lower With Softer Cash, Nearby Hogs Strong with Grains Mixed

Cattle weaker with lower cash, nearby hogs strong, while grains turn mixed.

July 21, 2022 11:26 AM

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Market Analysis

Weather Continues to Pressure Grains, Livestock Mixed on Thursday

Grains under pressure with weather and crude oil a drag, livestock mixed. Michelle Rook talks with Rich Nelson of Allendale to get details.

July 21, 2022 08:58 AM

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Politics

Will ITC Ruling on Tariffs Help Lower UAN Prices?

Farmers facing record fertilizer prices this last spring got some good news on the trade front this week that should help ease prices.

July 20, 2022 04:08 PM

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Market Analysis

Grains Close Lower on Change in Weather, Livestock Higher as Feeders Lead on Weaker Corn

Grains end lower with a change in the weather, while livestock rallied led by feeders. Michelle Rook details the market day with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

July 20, 2022 04:05 PM

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Market Analysis

Row Crops See Pressure on Fund Selling and Weather, Cattle Mixed, Milk Prices See Slight Rebound

Row crops continue to see fund liquidation on weather and market uncertainty. Live cattle ended slightly higher despite some lower cash while the milk market is still above $20.

July 20, 2022 02:20 PM

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Market Analysis

Weather Pushes Grains Mostly Lower, Livestock Higher Except Feeders

Weather and export news is pushing grain lower at midday, with livestock higher except feeders.

July 20, 2022 01:15 PM

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