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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

One Nebraska Farmer Says Improving Soil Health Helped Keep Her on the Land

In a moisture deficit area like southwest Nebraska conservation and regenerative practices have long been a staple for farmers. That’s important especially in drought years like 2022.

November 01, 2022 05:12 PM

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Trade Tiff Brewing Between U.S. and Mexico Over Ban on GMO Corn

Mexico has confirmed that the country does not plan to amend its ban on imports of GMO that is set to start in 2024.

November 01, 2022 11:20 AM

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I-80 Harvest Tour: Eastern Iowa Yields May Not Make Up For Below Average Crop in West

In the October USDA projected a 200 bushel per acre corn yield in Iowa, with soybean yield at 58 bushels per acre. However, yield reports are putting those estimates in question.

October 28, 2022 12:43 PM

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New Demands by One Labor Union Renews Concerns about Possible Railroad Strike in November

Agriculture isn’t out of the woods regarding rail transportation issues as new demands are being made by at least one union.

October 25, 2022 09:10 PM

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Ag Bankers Pessimistic About Rural Economy Moving Into Recession in 2023: Lowest Confidence Since May 2020

The October Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index survey shows ag bankers are concerned about economic downturn in 2023.

October 25, 2022 09:36 AM

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Flip Your Soil: Planting Soybeans Into a Cover Crop Like Rye

For farmers trying to Flip their Soil and improve soil health one simple thing they can do this fall is plant cereal rye as a cover crop and plant soybeans into that stand.

October 20, 2022 07:13 PM

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Flip Your Soil: Farmers Wanting to Improve Soil Health Need to Make it More Alive Through Microbial Activity

Farmers getting started on a path to improving soil health can only accomplish that if they Flip their Soil to make it more alive.

October 20, 2022 02:44 PM

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I-80 Harvest Tour: South Dakota is a Tale of Two Crops

In South Dakota the harvest is a tale of two crops with big differences in moisture from North to South.

October 20, 2022 01:20 PM

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Flip Your Soil: How Do Farmers Get Started Implementing Soil Health Practices on Their Farms?

Mitchell Hora, agronomist and CEO of Continuum Ag, advises farmers to implement soil health practices within the context of each field, which includes working with local experts and doing research.

October 18, 2022 06:12 PM

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To the Rescue: First Responders With the Right Tools Can Make the Difference in Grain Bin Accidents

EMTs and firefighters in many rural communities participate in training courses to learn how to perform a rescue using grain tubes.

October 18, 2022 02:06 PM

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