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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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Unity FFA GiveAHam
Opinion
Go Spread a Little Good
If you are feeling a little upside-down now, just remember you aren’t alone. We are living in strange and hard times. I think that’s why we need to look for and tell more of the good stories. Here’s a few.
February 21, 2023 09:07 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Opinion
Growing Deep Roots
We all know that deep roots matter on our farms – whether in actual practice or in theory. Too often we get caught up worrying so much about the pace of our growth that we miss the importance of the depth of our roots.
February 21, 2023 09:06 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Opinion
When the Reality of the Hunger Problem Hits Close to Home
I’ll never forget joining my daughter for a school walkathon. As we started walking, a little boy gravitated to us and made an offhanded comment about sleeping in his car. Could this really be happening in our community?
February 21, 2023 09:05 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Variety Meats in Mexico
Industry
Variety Meats: Unsung Hero of U.S. Pork Exports in 2022
Carcass utilization is a key profitability figure that needs more focus, says Bob Ruth, a Pennsylvania pork producer recently retired from Clemens Food Group. It may even be more important than pounds sold.
February 17, 2023 08:11 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
U.S. Pork Trade Value: $61.26 Added to the Value of Each Hog Marketed
Despite what many called a challenging year for U.S. pork exports, here’s what the numbers don’t show about U.S. pork exports in 2022.
February 17, 2023 08:06 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Piglet
Hog Production
What’s the Role of Acidifiers in Nursery Diets?
The use of diet acidifiers to aid newly weaned pigs in reducing the digestive tract pH has become a routine practice in most starter diets. Here’s what you need to know about acidifiers.
February 16, 2023 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Protect Our Pigs
Hog Production
Prevention is the Best Way to Protect the U.S. from African Swine Fever
A detection of ASF in U.S. pigs could devastate the pork industry, explains USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. Prevention is the best way to protect the pork industry.
February 15, 2023 01:50 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Fire
Industry
10,000 Pigs Killed in Olymel Barn Fire
Nearly 10,000 pigs were killed in a barn fire on Feb. 12 at an Olymel finishing barn in Sturgis, Sask.
February 14, 2023 03:21 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Pork Industry Opportunities and Challenges: NPPC Sheds Insight on What’s Ahead
A new economic update from NPPC provides critical information to help producers stay informed on current market conditions, industry trends and key issues impacting the pork industry. Here are a few highlights.
February 14, 2023 10:09 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Pigs
Hog Production
Why Does SHIC’s 2023 Plan of Work Matter to You?
It’s a message that Paul Sundberg can’t hear enough: The Swine Health Information Center’s efforts are helping me make important decisions on my farm.
February 14, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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