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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

Mississippi River Water Levels Lower Than Last Year Moving into the 2023 Harvest Season

Water levels on the Mississippi River haven’t hit the historic lows of October 2022 yet, but readings in some areas are already lower than at the same time last year. This is a real concern heading into harvest.

September 14, 2023 02:45 PM

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USDA Tightens Balance Sheet on Soybeans but Raises Carryout on Corn

The September WASDE was a disappointment for the bulls, especially on corn.

September 13, 2023 12:17 PM

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If China Is In a Recession What Does That Mean for U.S. Ag Exports?

China’s economic woes continue to mount with continued data pointing toward a recession. What does this mean for U.S. ag exports?

August 18, 2023 03:24 PM

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Concerns Resurface About Low Water Levels on the Mississippi and Other Rivers Heading Into Harvest

After record low water levels on many of the major rivers used for export movement in 2022, agriculture could see a repeat this fall.

August 17, 2023 03:45 PM

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2023 Farm Bill Will Come Down to the Wire

The 2023 farm bill may not be completed before it expires on September 30 but there is hope it could be done by year end.

July 21, 2023 09:28 AM

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Drought Eases Slightly but Still Grips Corn Belt: Nebraska Farmers Face Second Year of Dryness and Yield Loss

Despite rains the last couple of weeks in parts of the Corn Belt the latest drought monitor shows drought continues to grip a huge part of the Midwest, including Nebraska>

July 17, 2023 09:22 AM

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Iowa Crop Conditions Continue to Deteriorate as Drought Expands: Farmers Say They’re Losing Yield

Farmers in Iowa are trying to stay optimistic but say the next two weeks are critical for getting some rain or they’ll be seeing significant yield loss.

June 22, 2023 12:05 PM

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Illinois Crop Ratings Take Massive Drop: Farmers Say Disaster Brewing Without Rain Soon

Illinois crop ratings have dropped like a rock with only 33% of soybeans and 36% of corn rated good to excellent in this week’s USDA crop progress report.

June 21, 2023 05:07 PM

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Planting in South Dakota Moves Ahead of Five Year Average: Surprise After Tough Winter

South Dakota farmers have planted 49% of the corn and 29% of the soybeans in the state. Both are ahead of the five-year average and a surprise with fields snow covered in April.

May 16, 2023 09:29 PM

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Flooding on Upper Mississippi River Eases: Locks Opening and Barge Traffic Moving

High water levels and flooding are starting to ease on the upper Mississippi River which is allowing locks to reopen and barge traffic to resume.

May 10, 2023 03:36 PM

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