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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
Landry Mabry
Industry
The Miracle Behind “Eddie”: Pig Breaks World Record Sale Price at $505,000
The story of Landry Mabry’s grand champion barrow is a testament to the power of the livestock community and the heart of the next generation of ag leaders.
March 26, 2026 03:52 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Ag Policy
Pork in the Crosshairs: NPPC Responds as Mexico Launches Double Trade Case Against U.S.
Mexico has launched two aggressive investigations into imports of U.S. hams and shoulders. NPPC’s Maria Zieba breaks down the evidence, the potential for summer tariffs, and why the U.S. industry is preparing for a long fight to protect its most vital export market.
March 25, 2026 01:54 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Florida Successfully Defends Lab-Grown Meat Ban in Court
After a federal appeals court ruling, Florida’s ban on cultivated meat remains in place, dealing a blow to the industry and reinforcing protections for livestock producers.
March 25, 2026 07:17 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
The Tenderloin King: How Jeff Buckler Achieved the American Dream
From selling commercial tires to serving up 2 lb. pork legends, Jeff Buckler shares how he sold 10,000 tenderloins in a year and put Sadorus, Ill., on the culinary map, one tin pan at a time.
March 24, 2026 02:45 PM
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Jennifer Shike
USMEF Food Truck in Mexico
Industry
Why It’s Time to Boost Mexico’s In-Home Consumption of U.S. Pork
Although Mexican consumers love pork in restaurants, home consumption lags behind. USMEF is deploying food trucks and air-fryer demonstrations to teach families how to conveniently prepare U.S. pork, potentially moving the needle for the industry in a “tremendous way.”
March 24, 2026 03:42 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
Finisher Sites Are the Weak Link in Swine Disease Biosecurity
Discover the critical risk factors and proven measures that can help producers break the cycle of disease infection in grow-finish operations.
March 23, 2026 09:19 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Cuisine Over Cuts: Gen Z is Redefining the Future of Pork Demand
What do an air fryer, a gas station snack stick and a carnitas taco truck have in common? They are the front lines of modern pork demand. Here’s why the pork industry is leaning into the trends that matter most to the next generation of consumers.
March 20, 2026 05:54 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Hog Production
The Path from PRRS Control to Elimination
While the fear of PRRS rebreaks remains a major hurdle for producers, veterinarian Reid Philips says a systematic, coordinated approach can turn the “impossible” goal of elimination into reality.
March 19, 2026 06:24 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
One More Pound of Consumption: The $1.6 Billion Opportunity for Pork
David Newman is challenging producers to stop thinking “one pig at a time” and start thinking “one pound at a time.” By shifting every American’s diet by just a single pound of pork per year, the industry could see a massive surge in retail sales.
March 18, 2026 10:58 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
One Farmer’s Fight for Pork Choice in Chicago Schools Could Save Millions of Dollars
Most people go to school board meetings to plead for more funding. Illinois pig farmer Josh Maschhoff went to show them how they’re losing it. Here’s why one farmer drove 300 miles to try to put a nutrient-dense protein back on the menu in Chicago Public Schools.
March 17, 2026 09:22 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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