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Jennifer Shike

As the brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK and host of “The PORK Podcast,” Jennifer Shike pairs her deep animal science expertise with a heart for the people in the pork industry. Her work is a vital resource on swine health and biosecurity, reporting on threats such as PRRS, PED and African swine fever. By keeping a close watch on national and state policy, she translates trade deals, California’s Proposition 12, environmental regulations and farm bill updates into what they mean for American pork producers.

Latest Stories
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Hog Production
When “Something is Off": Identifying the Subtle Shift of PCV2d
With porcine circovirus type 2d becoming more prevalent in production systems, experts explain how moving to homologous protection can take circovirus “off the table” so you can focus on tougher challenges like PRRS.
April 03, 2026 11:29 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Costco Fans Scramble for Rare “Hot Dog” Bourbon Release
Costco’s viral “I Got That Dog in Me” bourbon has sparked a hot dog frenzy, commanding resale prices of up to $1,000.
April 03, 2026 08:28 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Beyond the Blame Game: Navigate the Mental Toll of Modern Ag
When market pressures mount, “toughing it out” can feel like the only option—but it might be your biggest risk.
April 03, 2026 07:30 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
From Constraints to Catalysts: How Ag Leaders Turn Hardships into Strategy
When the daily demands of an operation become overwhelming, long-term strategy is often the first thing to go. But what if hard times are actually the best time to grow?
April 02, 2026 10:27 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
A $10.4 Trillion Engine: Agriculture Drives One-Fifth of the U.S. Economy
After a nearly $900 billion surge in growth over the past year, the U.S. food and agriculture industry continues to serve as a primary engine for national commerce, trade and local economic stability across every state, a new study shows.
March 31, 2026 09:43 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
The Next Guatemala? USMEF Sees Massive Upside for U.S. Beef and Pork in Ecuador
A new reciprocal trade agreement with Ecuador is set to transform a minimal market into a promising opportunity for U.S. beef and pork producers.
March 31, 2026 08:16 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
What’s Driving Grow-Finish Profitability in 2026?
As construction costs for a standard finishing barn approach $1 million, experts discuss how today’s contract growers can protect their ROI through enhanced biosecurity, manure management and a heightened focus on the first 48 hours of pig reception.
March 31, 2026 09:28 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Michael Williford
Hog Production
From the Front Lines to the Finishing Barn
After two decades of military service and multiple deployments, Michael Williford discovered that the discipline of a soldier and the demands of a hog barn were a perfect match for his next chapter.
March 27, 2026 03:03 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
Sow Longevity: New Study Confirms Critical Management Triggers for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Genetic selection is a viable tool for reducing incidence of pelvic organ prolapse, but research shows body condition score and perineal score need to be part of the solution.
March 27, 2026 01:12 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
March Hogs and Pigs Report: Record Litter Rates Offset Smallest Breeding Herd Since 2014
While the U.S. breeding herd continues to contract, record-breaking productivity is keeping total inventory levels steady at 74.3 million head, according to the March 1 USDA Hogs and Pigs Report.
March 26, 2026 06:13 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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