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

Corn and Wheat Rally, Soybeans Fall on WASDE, Trade and Record SA Crop

Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist for Stone X, says corn and wheat ended higher on value buying after wheat hit contract lows last week. Soybeans continue to be under pressure with favorable weather in Brazil and basis levels below the U.S.

December 09, 2024 02:37 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Grain and Cattle Markets Try to Extend Gains Monday

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle are working in last week’s higher fed cash cattle trade. Grains are also mostly higher adding geopolitical risk premium and ahead of the WASDE.

December 09, 2024 09:38 AM

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Market Analysis

Are Higher Corn Prices on Your Christmas Wishlist?

The first full week of trading in December can be enlightening and Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke says this year is no exception, especially after the 2024 election. However, he thinks the bulk of the bearish news may be priced into the corn market.

December 06, 2024 04:48 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Corn and Soybeans Post Higher Weekly Closes: Can They Build on it With Help From the WASDE?

Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, says March corn sees a chart breakout Friday above $4.35 and posts a higher weekly close, pricing in strong demand and lower expected ending stocks in Tuesday’s WASDE.

December 06, 2024 02:37 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Soybeans and Wheat See Technical Bounce, Corn Fails on 45Z Uncertainty

John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing, says corn failed mid-session with conflicting information about guidance being delayed for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credits, but it also hit chart resistance.

December 03, 2024 03:32 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Grain and Livestock Markets Start in the Green Tuesday

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle recover Tuesday after a KS plant closure headline hurt the market. Grains see a technical bounce with a lower dollar.

December 03, 2024 09:42 AM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

More Tariff Talk Sinks the Grain Markets to Start December

Kevin Duling, KD Investors, says more tariff talk over the weekend from President-elect Trump, this time on the BRICS nations, had fund or managed money traders nervous again and pushed the dollar higher.

December 02, 2024 02:18 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

What Impact Will Tariffs Have on Ag Markets and the Broader Economy?

Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says Mexico, Canada and China are the top three export customers of the U.S. and account for 40% of total exports. So, if these countries retaliate it could be devasting for trade and ag markets.

November 29, 2024 04:25 PM

Michelle Rook

Market Analysis

Markets Close Mixed Shifting Focus From Tariffs to Month End Profit Taking

Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, says the markets shook off tariff talk and saw positioning end of month and before first notice day Friday.

November 27, 2024 01:58 PM

Michelle Rook

News

A Nebraska Farmer’s Last Harvest

2024 marks an end to Jay Reiners’ farming career. None of his kids are interested in coming back to the farm, so he’s retiring. With no regrets, he knows the legacy of the farm lives on in the success of his children.

November 27, 2024 12:28 PM

Michelle Rook