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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 Start off Mixed to End the Week: Tough Week for Grains but are They Done Going Down?

Grain and livestock futures open mixed to end the week. Grains have had a tough down week, but are the grains done going down? Michelle Rook has analysis with Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag.

August 19, 2022 08:49 AM

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Market Analysis

Lower Day Except Corn and Soybeans, Exports and a Hint of Frost Supporting Row Crops?

Corn and soybeans closed higher on Thursday, with lower prices in every other category. Michelle Rook gets details with Tommy Grisafi of Advance Trading.

August 18, 2022 01:56 PM

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Politics

Farm Groups React to PEB Recommendations, Look at Next Step in Rail Dispute

The Presidential Emergency Board has released it’s report to the White House. What is the reaction of farm groups and what’s next?

August 18, 2022 01:49 PM

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Market Analysis

Corn and Soybeans Rebound on Export Demand, Wheat and Livestock Down

After early pressure in the grains, row crops rebound on new crop exports and China buying. Wheat and livestock continue under pressure. Michelle Rook talks with Steve Freed ADM Investor Services.

August 18, 2022 11:20 AM

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Market Analysis

Markets Start Mixed to Lower, Wheat the Anchor for Grains, Livestock Consolidate

Markets start mixed to lower with big losses in the wheat pulling down grains. Livestock also in the red seeing consolidative trade. Michelle Rook gets details with Rich Nelson of Allendale.

August 18, 2022 08:54 AM

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Market Analysis

Markets Close Except Wheat and Cotton, Uncertainty Continues in Commodity Sector

Row crops and hogs see corrective buying on Wednesday. Strong technicals and cash hopes continue to push the cattle. Michelle Rook summarizes the day with Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Services.

August 17, 2022 02:05 PM

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Market Analysis

Mostly Higher Markets at Midday, Except Wheat. Dead Cat Bounce in Grains?

Markets mostly higher at midday except wheat. Row crops try to stage technical bounce, but held back by wheat. Cattle see fund buying on the break. Michelle Rook has analysis with Don Roose U.S. Commodities.

August 17, 2022 12:29 PM

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Market Analysis

Row Crops and Hogs See Technical Bounce, Wheat and Cattle Under Pressure

Mixed opening with row crops and hogs seeing a technical bounce, profit taking in cattle. Michelle Rook talks with Kent Beadle of CHS Hedging.

August 17, 2022 08:48 AM

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Market Analysis

China Concerns Continue to Pressure Grains and Hogs, Cattle Have Strong Technical Day

Grains and hogs were under pressure on economic and political concerns regarding China and more favorable weather. Cattle scored new highs for the move. Analysis with Chip Nellinger of Blue Reef Agri-Marketing.

August 16, 2022 01:58 PM

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Market Analysis

Markets Lower Except Cattle. Follow Through Selling in Grains, Cattle Higher on Cash and Technical Buying

Markets mostly lower except cattle. Grains see follow through technical selling and weather weigh on market. Chart action brings funds into cattle market plus higher cash ideas.

August 16, 2022 11:25 AM

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