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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.

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I’ll never forget my first 4-H speaking experience. It wasn’t very pleasant, and if I’m honest, tears were shed. But I survived. I learned. I gained confidence. I moved on. I got better, and that’s what I love about 4-H.
Oklahoma State University student Alexis Main and Les Voyageurs, a Louisiana State University club, took home the top prizes in the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program.
Helping pig farmers solve everyday challenges with practical research-backed solutions is a priority for IDEAL Animal Nutrition. Kelsey Hammers joins the company as swine nutritionist and research coordinator.
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“California Prop 12 has the potential to disrupt the free movement of goods across state lines and poses a serious threat to small family farms,” Hinson testified before the House Committee on Agriculture.
U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN), Greg Pence (R-IN), Jim Baird (R-IN) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced a bipartisan bill to streamline FDA’s approval process for animal feed.
USDA has lifted an order that required sows from one Manitoba assembly yard to be certified free of Seneca Valley virus before crossing the border.
Smithfield Foods will end contracts with 26 hog farms in Utah to optimize its supply chain for more efficient operations in the face of an industry oversupply of pork, weaker consumer demand and high feed prices.
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) adds its voice to other groups supporting Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act.
Do you have what it takes to be named one of the best beards in the pork industry? Or, do you have a decent beard and want to be a good sport? Get your nominations in for our Best Beards in the Pork Industry Contest.