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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 continues its march around the globe. The deadly swine virus has now reached Cocoro Island, located in the municipality of Magsaysay in Palawan in the Philippines.
Bradley Wolter, CEO and president of The Maschhoffs, announced his decision on Aug. 25 to step down from his role in the company.
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
As extremely hot weather settles in across much of the country, proper temperature control and ventilation are essential in swine barns to help protect animals from heat stress that can compromise health and performance.
Pork producers are under a lot of stress these days. That’s what drives Denny McKilligan, Innovations leader for TechMix, to find answers to those challenges that keep farmers up at night.
Lean hog futures for the fall, winter and spring are currently trading below breakeven levels, even when accounting for the lower grain prices. Will pork prices hold up?
Children interested in developing skills in science, technology, engineering and math in 47 Iowa communities will have great opportunities to do so through a generous donation from the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.
There’s never a dull moment for U.S. Customs and Border Protection ag specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport. Here’s a look at two recent seizures from travelers arriving from Vietnam.
More than 150 members of the U.S. House sent a letter to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Pa., and Ranking Member David Scott, R-Ga., on Monday citing their opposition to the EATS Act.
Missouri youth had the opportunity to show off their swine knowledge and evaluation skills on Aug. 10-11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Mo.