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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
Iowa’s largest pork producer, Iowa Select Farms, has appointed Todd Neff as its new chief strategy officer.
When it comes to hiring potential candidates from Mexico to come work on your farm, there are many things to consider before you make the move. Victor Ochoa of Swineworks answers big questions on producers’ minds.
“Wean-to-harvest biosecurity is a complex issue for our industry that has been developing for many years, says SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder. Here are the 10 projects funded in SHIC’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program.
National Pig Day is the perfect day to announce the dates of the 2023 World Pork Expo, where a milestone 35th anniversary will be celebrated at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 7-9.
Here’s a look at cultural differences that can make or break your ability to create a workplace that is not only inviting for employees from Mexico to join, but is also a workplace they won’t want to leave.
Deploying protein modifications developed by Kansas State, Acceligen announced it’s able to breed pigs naturally resistant to PRRS. The resistance was proven effective through a University of Illinois collaboration.
Market participants seem to be more focused on the day-to-day trading in the spot meat/livestock markets, and the short-term impact from weather events, Steiner Consulting says.
Consumer demand has been a key driver of strong pork and hog prices, but will it remain that way in 2023? Steve Meyer weighs in on factors impacting the pork outlook from exports and demand to Prop 12 and inflation.
Editor Jennifer Shike won’t deny that it’s hard to open up and share with others. But here’s why saying yes to those opportunities to tell your story can have a bigger impact than you can imagine.
For the third straight year, agricultural exports from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic have reached an all-time record with pork leading the way in 2022.