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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
Challenging hog production market conditions compounded by sow herd health issues are resulting in the reported closure of 37 sow farms owned by Smithfield Foods Inc., in Missouri.
JBS USA’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Schellpeper is retiring from his role effective May 1. Wesley Batista Filho will assume the role of CEO of JBS USA.
The Philippines pork industry continues to fight African swine fever, but officials say current protocols aren’t working and new measures are needed to control and prevent this deadly disease of pigs.
How well do you know the newest members of the National Pork Board’s board of directors? Here’s why these producers said yes to representing the country’s pork producers and a few things you may not know about them.
Showing livestock is supposed to be fun. But if we are really honest with ourselves, like all good things, it has its moments.
When you’re a storyteller, you often get to hang behind the scenes to tell someone else’s story. It’s a safe place because it’s not about you — it’s about them. It’s less risky and more predictable.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding $2.29 million through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to advance APHIS’ animal health preparedness.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a small fire that broke out at Osceola Food in Osceola, Iowa, on April 19.
After Japanese encephalitis virus struck Australia in early 2022, the Swine Health Information Center funded a study to reassess the risk of JEV introduction and establishment in the U.S. Here’s an update.
How can the use of a feed flavor in sow lactation impact sow feed intake, body condition changes and piglet growth? Mikayla Spinler, our latest addition to Farm Journal’s PORK’s Up & Coming Leaders, sheds insight.