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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
U.S. Customs and Border Protection stops dangerous products from entering the country to protect U.S. agriculture.
The Meat Institute’s latest brief empowers U.S. producers to replace generic global averages with precise, peer-reviewed data that reflects modern efficiency.
South Africa’s government secures millions of additional doses from Turkey to contain the country’s worst outbreak in years.
From PRRS dismantling immune defenses to subclinical “tax collectors” stealing your gain, learn how coinfections create an unwinnable battle for your pigs and your bottom line.
While global production climbed in 2025, the latest Alltech survey highlights a diverging landscape of North American contraction and rapid commercialization in Africa and Asia.
As Senecavirus A cases rise, experts warn this clinically identical lookalike to foot-and-mouth disease requires immediate reporting and enhanced biosecurity to protect U.S. swine herds.
New research reveals a 20% surge in pork prices due to Proposition 12, driving producers to Capitol Hill to advocate for a federal legislative fix in the farm bill.
Discover how Elizabeth Beeler blends engineering expertise with a passion for people to solve complex ventilation challenges and build a more efficient future for U.S. pork producers.
New reports highlight the concerning transboundary spread of a new serotype that evades current vaccines and increases the risk of introduction to the U.S.
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