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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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JBS announced a proposal to list company shares on the São Paulo Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange in order to better reflect its global presence and unlock value for shareholders.
Did you attend the National Pork Industry Conference? From animal activism and consumer demand to swine health and Prop 12, here are some insights and perspectives that stood out during the discussions.
Is Question 3 worse than Prop 12? That’s a question on many producers’ minds. A Massachusetts judge has signed an extension of the current stay on implementation of Q3. Here’s what that means for the industry.
The strike at Canada’s busiest ports is causing severe disruption to the nation’s economy and shows no signs of a quick resolution. The Canadian Pork Council is calling on the government for help.
Social media feeds full of vacation photos from around the world are a reminder that international travel is picking back up. Don’t forget to report your production ag traveler experiences going through customs.
Kelsey Hammers, a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, is studying the impact of high zinc supplementation to gestating sows on sow and piglet performance, specifically the effects on piglet mortality.
Katelyn Gaffield wants to provide applied research that nutritionists and producers can use to optimize efficient diet formulation. Here’s how this up-and-coming leader in the pork industry is making an impact.
No one can argue the ability to export “more” of the pig to more places around the world is important. Nebraska pork producer Bill Luckey says ability to diversify opportunities around the world is highly valuable.
World-renowned swine researcher Mike Ellis received the 2023 John B. Swisher Leadership Award from United Animal Health at the World Pork Expo, celebrating his lifelong contributions to the swine industry.
Growing a global business while keeping that speed of innovation isn’t easy, says Alltech CEO Mark Lyons. Here’s a look at their newest product, Triad, and how the company brought this product to market in six months.