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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
As the high-stakes July review approaches, agriculture and business groups call for a long-term renewal of the USMCA to ensure market predictability and protect billions in U.S. exports.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision, ensuring agricultural organizations can raise their own legal arguments and defend farming practices against more stringent nutrient regulations in the Maumee River Watershed.
While the technical tools for disease control exist, the real power to defeat endemic viruses lies in the daily, disciplined decisions made on the farm and a commitment to industry-wide collaboration.
Science, politics and trade are shifting rapidly. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys urges producers to leverage public trust and collective action to overcome emerging challenges.
Precision Livestock Farming is shifting swine management from subjective assessments to data-driven accuracy, offering new ways to detect disease early and automate labor-intensive tasks. Here are three emerging technologies to consider.
PIC’s Dan Hamilton shares his raw, inspiring story of losing his wife during childbirth and how the resilience of the agricultural community helped him find hope again.
NPPC is calling on Congress to deliver the certainty of “Farm Bill 2.0,” emphasizing that a federal solution is an expectation, not just a request. Discover how this legislation aims to fix the costly “patchwork” of state regulations and ensure that affordable pork remains a staple for American families.
Although the swine industry has largely learned to live with endemic influenza, Andrew Bowman warns that passive acceptance is a costly mistake. Discover why he believes shifting from management to elimination is “not rocket science” and which three core strategies can break the cycle for good.
Focused on protecting the freedom to operate for the next generation, Rob Brenneman brings a high dose of energy to his new role as NPPC president. Here’s how he plans to bridge the gap between Washington policy and farm-level reality.
New research reveals that continuous camera monitoring combined with targeted feedback can reduce biosecurity violations by more than 70% on commercial sow farms. How can this data-driven shift from reactive audits to proactive surveillance provide a high-return investment for your operation?