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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
Milk prices have slide from highs set in early June, but where are they headed?
Markets are mixed on Tuesday.
After a three day weekend will the markets focus on weather or outside market influences?
The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act passed in the House last week and includes a plan to establish a USDA office to prosecute anticompetitive practices in food and agriculture. It’s drawing fire from many farm groups.
Grains sold off on Friday, while livestock ended firm.
Midday markets on Friday are mostly higher except wheat.
Will commodity markets go back to trading fundamentals with the FOMC announcement in the rear view mirror?
Friday is the end of the public comment period for a highly controversial climate rule that could negatively impact the nation’s food producers.
Markets open mixed on Friday, but quickly push higher.
Thursday’s markets closed higher except for cattle.