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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
A new collaboration involving the Minnesota Pork Board and the Minnesota Pork Producers Association will improve access to mental health care in rural and outstate Minnesota.
Here’s a look at the less publicized list of things you need to do at the World Pork Expo from producers and industry leaders who come back year after year because they can’t get enough of this world-famous event.
Elanco Animal Health has entered into an agreement with Aptimmune Biologics, Inc., as the exclusive distributor of their Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) inactivated, or killed, vaccine.
The World Pork Expo returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, June 7-9 for its 35th anniversary. Here are 5 important reminders as you get ready to head out to the show:
With a population nearing 50 million, a growing middle class and solid tourism-driven demand from its hotel, restaurant and institutional food service sectors, Kenya has the potential to be a significant export market.
The Maschhoffs, a leading pork production company, announced the launch of its refreshed purpose, core values and strategic objectives.
Olymel is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces hog production in Western Canada due to ongoing financial losses and market uncertainty.
Warm summer nights. The laughter of friends and family. The sound of pork chops sizzling on the grill. There’s no better time to enjoy one of the most nutritious, affordable and delicious foods around – pork.
The other night PORK editor Jennifer Shike and her daughter had a conversation she hopes they never forget. Here’s why it’s one we can all relate to.
Thom Petersen says he wasn’t a ‘“feed-the-world’ type of person” when he started as commissioner. “But as you get out on trade missions...you realize there’s a lot of people that just need to be fed.”