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Markets Now with Michelle Rook

Michelle Rook

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down agricultural and commodity markets.

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12:08

Markets Now Early - 5-5-25 Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/05/05

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, talks about more record breaking cash cattle trade last week, more contract highs in the futures and how long funds want to be long in the market. Hogs set back on trade concerns, with grains mostly lower on weather, lower crude oil and a slow down in corn demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:10

Markets Now Closes 5-2-25 Oliver Sloup, Blue Line...

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2025/05/02

Oliver Sloup, Blue Line Futures, says grain and livestock futures close higher except old crop corn with more risk on buying from more positive trade and economic news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

Markets Now Early - 5-2-25 Scott Varilek, Kooima...

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2025/05/02

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futures contintue to hold strong with more record cash. Hogs are mixed, grains rally on China trade optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Markets Now Closes 5-1-25 Kevin Duling, KD Investors

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2025/05/01

Kevin Duling, KD Investors, says soybeans see a technical bounce Thursday with help from soybean oil. But why couldn't corn and wheat hold early gains? And live cattle end higher on the heels of higher cash, but feeders fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30

Markets Now Early - 5-1-25 Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag

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2025/05/01

Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, says corn and wheat started slightly higher Thursday on some technical buying and short covering, plus solid corn exports. Soybeans were lower. Cattle futures saw early strength on higher cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30

Markets Now Closes Markets 4-30-25 Craig Turner, StoneX

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2025/04/30

Craig Turner, StoneX, says corn and wheat bounce on end of month short covering with first notice day liquidation out of the way. Soybeans weighed on by the return of China trade uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:50

Markets Now Early - 4-30-25 DuWayne Bosse, Bolt...

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2025/04/30

DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, says corn and wheat try to recover on end of month short covering, while soybeans fall on China trade uncertainty. Cattle and hogs see profit taking with the lower stock market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:17

Markets Now Closes 4-29-25 Allison Thompson, The...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/29

Allison Thompson, The Money Farm, talks about what caused the sharp drop in grain prices Tuesday, while cattle continued to make new highs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:43

Markets Now Early - 4-29-25 John Heinberg, Total Farm...

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2025/04/29

John Heinberg, Total Farm Marketing, says corn and soybeans see pressure from planting progress, first notice day positioning. Wheat tries to bounce. Cattle make new highs, while hogs see profit taking end of month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

Markets Now Closes 4-28-25 Alan Brugler, A&N Economics

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2025/04/28

Alan Brugler, A&N Economics, says wheat and corn end lower on weather, with soybeans bouncing off support and following soybean oil. Cattle make more new highs with tight supplies, record cash and strong demand. Hogs also end mostly higher on stronger cash, cutouts and fund buying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:23

Markets Now Early - 4-28-25 Brad Kooima, Kooima...

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2025/04/28

Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle hit more contract highs on record highs for cash. Hogs reverse a lower opening to make new highs for the move as funds pile in to buy. Grains are all lower on weather.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

Markets Now Closes 4-25-25 Don Roose, U.S. Commodities

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2025/04/25

Don Roose, U.S. Commodities, says grains quietly mixed on Friday consolidating around strike prices as it was May option expiration. However, soybeans still made new highs for the move before setting back. Cattle mostly higher and making more new highs on higher cash, while hogs rallied on higher cash and cutouts and strong demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:35

Markets Now Early - 4-25-25 Scott Varilek, Kooima...

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2025/04/25

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle trade 2-sided awaiting cash and with higher money the futures will likely grind higher but still keep on eye on the S&P. Hog futures are mostly higher with the de-escalation of the China tariff war. Grains are mixed and consolidating after soybeans made nearterm highs yesterday and closed above the 200-day moving average.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:44

Markets Now Closes 4-24-25 Darin Newsom, Barchart, Inc.

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/24

Darin Newsom, Barchart, Inc. tries to explain the higher day in the grains, especially soybeans, despite the bearish Chinese trade news. Cattle end mostly higher along with the continued correction in the S&P. What's driving the buying in all of these markets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:56

Markets Now Early - 4-24-25 Mike Minor, Professional...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/24

Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, says grains are mixed early Thursday after the Chinese denied any ongoing negotiations with the U.S. Markets continue to watch weather, exports as well. Cattle and hogs are lower on consolidation and with poor weekly exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:52

Markets Now Closes 4-23-25 Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/23

Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, says soybeans end higher with talk of Chinese tensions easing and close above the 200 day moving average. Corn falls with wheat on a stronger dollar, weather and fast planting pace plus talk of higher corn acres. Cattle end higher with live cattle hitting new contract highs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:14

Markets Now Early - 4-23-25 Allison Thompson, The...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/23

Allison Thompson, The Money Farm, says soybeans rally on the de-escalation of the China trade war, while corn and wheat see pressure on planting pace, weather and option expiration. Cattle are higher with new highs in live cattle following the stock market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Markets Now Closes 4-22-25 Dan Basse, Ag Resource...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/22

Dan Basse, Ag Resource Company, says corn and wheat fall on fast planting and weather, while soybeans bounce as China buys Brazil beans which lift U.S. prices. Cattle rally with the S&P and are poised to retest contract highs as long as demand stays strong, while milk futures continue to grind higher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:50

Markets Now Early - 4-22-25 Mark Knight, Farmer's...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/22

Mark Knight, Farmer's Keeper Financial, says soybeans rally, while corn and wheat fall on weather, planting pace. Cattle rebound with the S&P.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:02

Markets Now Closes 4-21-25 Vince Boddicker, Farmers...

Markets Now with Michelle Rook ·

2025/04/21

Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading Company, says grain and cattle markets see risk off selling Monday in tandem with outside markets , with hogs strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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