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Here is your weekly grain and livestock market outlook and review for Nov. 25 from the economic experts at Doane Advisory Services.

African swine fever (ASF) could be the biggest event in animal protein for years, as the devastating disease spreads beyond China’s borders.

This year’s Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show got underway Wednesday in New Orleans.

Hedging opportunities for cattle marketed into the beginning of next year are becoming more attractive.

Value-added programs don’t necessarily add value to a set baseline price. Rather, they begin by removing some of the discount (risk) that buyers assume exist.

Grilling season is here and Memorial Day marks one of the biggest meat consumption weekends of the year. Chicken has been the champion protein in recent weeks, with restaurants driving much of the demand.

April placements of cattle on feed totaled 9% more than a year ago, with marketings 7% higher.

China made its second-largest purchase of U.S. pork this week. Rabobank says China will need to continue to source protein from the U.S., as the list of countries able to export is short.

Cattle markets finding strong fundamental reasons to remain positive despite the threat of disruption from trade negotiations.