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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
Industry
December WASDE Neutral as USDA Makes Only Slight Adjustments
Generally, the December WASDE sees very few changes as USDA leaves major revisions until the final report in January. However, USDA did lower ending stocks in corn and wheat, as well as cut Brazil soybean production.
December 10, 2023 08:00 PM
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Michelle Rook
Beef Production
Fed Cattle Prices Set Record, Taking Out 2014 Levels and The Tightest Numbers Are Yet to Come
The cattle market has moved into uncharted territory. It came as a result of one of the worst droughts in history but how long will the bull market last?
April 24, 2023 11:47 AM
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Michelle Rook
Industry
State of the Cattle Industry: Supply Shock Results in 61 Year Low in Beef Cow Herd and Record Price Forecast
With the massive liquidation of the nation’s cattle herd due to the historic drought what is the state of the cattle industry?
February 13, 2023 09:23 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Reports
Winter Storm and Arctic Blast Hit Wheat and Cattle Country: How Are Markets Responding?
Winter weather is packing a punch across much of farm country this week. However, its being somewhat ignored by the trade.
December 21, 2022 01:46 PM
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Michelle Rook
Industry
Cattle & Hogs Mostly Higher on Follow Through Buying, Lower Corn: Grains Lower on Slow Exports, Sell off in Bean Oil
Cattle mostly higher with steady cash, hogs mixed with disappointing exports. Grains start lower with slow exports and sharply lower BO. Scott Varilek of Kooima Kooima Varilek has analysis.
December 01, 2022 09:25 AM
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Michelle Rook
Beef Production
DOT Denies Hours of Service Exemption for Livestock: Puts Burden on Cattle Producers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied an exemption for Hours-of-Service rules for truckers transporting livestock, insects and aquatic animals.
November 30, 2022 04:21 PM
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Michelle Rook
Industry
Cattle Numbers Historically Tight: When Does the Market Realize It?
Cattle producers liquidated their herds with drought hitting cattle country. They also faced poor pasture and winter wheat conditions. So, what does that mean for the fall cattle run and the market outlook?
November 16, 2022 10:02 AM
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Michelle Rook
Industry
USMEF Celebrates Export Relationship with Japan: Looks Ahead to Next 45 Years of Growth
“There are 20 or 25 countries that want shelf space in Japan, but what differentiates U.S. meat from meat around the world is that it’s safe, reliable and tasty,” says Dean Meyer, USMEF chair-elect and Iowa farmer.
September 27, 2022 02:20 PM
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Michelle Rook
Ag Policy
Time Running Out for Legislative Fixes to Cattle Market: Divide Remains on Special Investigator at USDA
The House recently passed the Lower Food and Fuels Cost Act which includes a special USDA investigator. However, there’s divide on if this is the right approach to restoring competition in the cattle market.
July 27, 2022 01:50 PM
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Michelle Rook
Ag Policy
Senate Panel to Vote on Cattle Market Bills
The Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to vote on the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act this week.
June 21, 2022 11:52 AM
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Michelle Rook
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