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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.

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Market Reports
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Bearish: Shows Nearby Expansion
USDA’s quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was slightly bearish. Mike Minor, with Professional Ag Marketing, has analysis.
September 29, 2023 10:58 AM
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Michelle Rook
Market News
U.S. Livestock Producers Look to Latin America as a Growth Area for Red Meat Exports
U.S. beef, pork and lamb producers are working on expanding red meat exports in Latin America based on the success they’ve had in Mexico and Columbia after signing trade agreements.
July 20, 2023 08:21 AM
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Michelle Rook
Increasing COVID-19 Cases in China Creates Demand Fear for Markets: But Positive Longer Term
Demand concerns have been intensifying with the spike in Covid numbers in China. That’s been sending a negative tone across the energy sector, equities and portions of the ag markets.
January 06, 2023 11:27 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
Industry
Markets End Mixed on Monday: Surprises in WASDE Take Soybeans Sharply Higher
Grains close mixed with a big rally in soybeans pulling up corn, while wheat ended lower after the WASDE. Cattle were mixed, hogs set back. Michelle Rook gets analysis with Darren Frye of Water Street Solutions.
September 13, 2022 02:54 PM
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Michelle Rook
Ag Policy
Writing Farm Bill in Time of High Prices Pits Farm Group Wishes Against Budget Realities
House and Senate Ag Committee members have a tough job ahead of them writing the 2023 farm bill. They’ll have to balance Republican plans to cut federal spending with desires from farm groups.
September 06, 2022 02:41 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Reports
Grains Mixed on Monday with Livestock Strong, October Hogs Hit New Contract Highs
Grains ended mixed still trying to determine crop size after weekend rains and ahead of crop ratings. Livestock were strong with new contract highs in October lean hogs.
August 09, 2022 09:38 AM
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Michelle Rook
Industry
No Decision From President Biden on Lifting China Tariffs...Yet
President Biden says he has not made a decision yet on whether to lift some of the $370 billion of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports by the Trump Administration.
July 13, 2022 03:32 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Reports
USDA Hogs and Pigs Report Shows Lack of Expansion
Wednesday’s Quarterly USDA Hogs and Pigs Report confirmed continued contraction of the U.S. swine herd.
June 29, 2022 03:02 PM
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Michelle Rook
Will Hog Prices Return to March Highs?
Will lean hog futures retest their March 31 contract highs?
June 09, 2022 08:37 AM
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