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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
African swine fever is not slowing down it’s deadly spread around the globe. The World Organisation for Animal Health shares concerns about the use of sub-standard vaccines and urges the pork industry not to settle.
How will veterinary medicine evolve to harness the power of technology to make animal health and the wellbeing of veterinarians better? That was the question on many minds during the 21st Century Animal Health Symposium.
What does veterinary care look like in the 21st Century? That question drove hours of conversation during the 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois.
The plaintiffs asked a judge to rule in their favor regarding a constitutional clause that limits state laws and regulations that may unduly burden or discriminate against interstate commerce.
Trade barriers limit U.S. ag exports, which are vital to America’s farmers, ranchers and the overall U.S. economy, supporting about 1 million jobs. For pork producers, exports contribute significantly to the bottom line.
The latest USDA report shows a 12.8% of U.S. households were food insecure in 2022, a jump from 10.2% in 2021 and the largest annual increase in USDA’s hunger measure since 2008.
In a historic and contentious election, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, writes Pro Farmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer in Policy Updates.
Here’s a quick look at news from pork businesses and organizations this week.
Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured after a group of wild pigs caused a head-on collision in Jim Wells County, Texas, on Oct. 24.
The Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards final rule is now available for preview. This new rule establishes clear, strong and consistent standards for organic livestock and poultry production, USDA says.