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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
Here’s why a coalition of poultry and livestock groups filed comments with the EPA about its proposed regulation of rodenticides to control rodents on farms.
Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith.
Five young Missouri swine enthusiasts were named Missouri Youth Pork Ambassadors during the 2024 Missouri Pork Expo on Feb. 20.
Braised pork with your coffee? Starbucks is releasing a unique combination in China that’s sure to turn some heads to mark the Lunar New Year, CNN reports.
U.S. red meat made a statement at the Supermarket Trade Show in Japan. USMEF showcased U.S. pork and beef products for key buyers from Japan’s retail sector during one of the country’s biggest food events of the year.
Although it’s no big surprise, the 2022 Census of Agriculture reveals there are fewer, but larger, farms in the U.S. And these farms are being run by older farmers.
NPPC’s Chase Adams says most of the questions he receives from producers lately center around California Proposition 12. He stressed the importance of getting a farm bill in 2024 during his talk at Ohio Pork Congress.
When you go into competition, you’ve got to be willing to show off what you’ve got. Judge Chip Flory says this year’s winner is “flaunting a whole rack of ribs hanging off his face.” Here are the industry’s best beards.
Production will slow in 2024 as the sow herd contracts in some regions, Rabobank says. Analysts suggest this may result in a decline or flat production in 2024, with disease pressures adding to the industry’s challenges.
Here’s why the Canadian Pork Council is “saying no to a bad deal.”