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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
National livestock groups are uniting to support Congressional efforts to expand opportunities for industry to invest in meat packing capacity.
A $15,000 reward is being offered after two arson attempts took place at a swine farm in Iowa last month. In both of these cases, the vandals attempted to start the barns on fire – while the barns were full of pigs.
On June 11, FDA’s Guidance for Industry #263 brings 91 over-the-counter antimicrobial products from OTC to prescription oversight. Three experts weigh in on why you need to prepare for this change now.
The U.S. animal protein sector is facing persistent cost pressure, raising the need for risk management strategies and increased efficiency, says Rabobank’s Christine McCracken. Here’s insight from her latest report.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. announced the appointment of Jean Claude Chevez, DVM, as the new executive director of the U.S. Swine and Poultry Businesses on March 22.
African swine fever fatigue is real, says Patrick Webb at the National Pork Board. Since ASF rocked China in 2018, U.S. pork producers have been bombarded with messages to do their part to protect the country.
A judge rejected a challenge to a general permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality authorizing the construction and operation of methane digesters for animal waste management.
It doesn’t have to be eloquent. It doesn’t need to be deep. It doesn’t even have to be properly written to make an impact. But, you do have to speak up. Here’s why my daughter’s “opinion piece” struck a chord.
African swine fever outbreaks continue to threaten countries around the world, including Korea and Cebu. Here’s a look at what officials are doing to stop the spread of the deadly swine virus.
When it comes to PRRS, every producer wants to know what’s working and what’s not. Unfortunately, the fight against PRRS is not that easy as new strains continue to affect pork production around the world.