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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Agriculture Pushes Back as Former MAHA Leader Targets Glyphosate

After Calley Means alleges White House corruption on high-profile podcasts, commodity leaders urge Washington to choose peer-reviewed science over soundbites.

November 13, 2026 01:38 PM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Soaring Diesel Costs: Farmers Weigh $8B Relief Against Russian Imports

Facing midterm pressure, the White House is combining direct payments with controversial Russian fuel imports—but ag producers and lawmakers warn there is no quick fix for the nation’s refinery crunch.

October 20, 2026 04:24 PM

Michelle Rook

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Record-Breaking El Niño Threatens to Delay Spring 2027 Planting

A split seasonal outlook brings drought relief across the southern tier, but lingering moisture threatens to stall early 2027 fieldwork.

October 17, 2026 01:52 PM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Northwest Iowa Sees Yield Surprise Mirroring 2025 Records

Despite a mid-season flash drought and a 10-inch September soaking, Matt McCarthy is seeing near-record yields and better margins — though quality concerns and a race against drydown loom.

October 14, 2026 07:34 AM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Farm Bill Expires as Congress Faces Tight Deadline for Renewal

Lawmakers aim for year-end deal as midterm elections loom.

October 02, 2026 07:41 AM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Trump-Xi Summit Carries High Stakes for Agriculture, Soybeans Aren’t the Only Thing to Watch

As Trump and Xi prepare to meet, economists say China’s soybean purchases have little to do with supply and demand — and everything to do with political favor and easing trade tensions.

September 21, 2026 09:28 AM

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Diesel Prices Surge to Near-Record Highs as Harvest Season Approaches

Farmers face potentially thousands in added costs as diesel inventories hit 40-year lows.

August 28, 2026 01:09 PM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

China to Drop 10% Tariff on U.S. Ag Goods, Including Soybeans

While, not yet confirmed by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX says the tariffs could be dropped by October 1.

July 06, 2026 11:51 PM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Farm Bill 2.0: Senate Moves to Address Missing Titles and Funding Needs

Sen. Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 bolsters farm safety nets and updates conservation programs, but notably excludes Prop 12, E15 and pesticide labeling.

June 23, 2026 05:41 PM

Michelle Rook

Retail Industry

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why Fertilizer Relief is Years Away for U.S. Farmers

As the Strait closure enters its tenth week, supply chain gridlock and policy hurdles suggest high input costs will persist through the 2027 planting season, according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer with StoneX.

May 05, 2026 04:25 PM

Michelle Rook