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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
Smithfield has secured rights to sell and market the iconic hot dog brand into perpetuity. How will this impact U.S. pork and beef producers?
Dean Frazer has been named president of Iowa’s largest state organization representing pork producers.
Strong demand for U.S. pork has pushed importers to outbid other buyers in the region, taking larger volumes at higher prices.
Could a “pay-for-play” approach help incentivize excellence in the pork industry? Chet Mogler shares how Pig Hill Farms plans to reward contract growers for prioritizing biosecurity.
When disease outbreak investigations are conducted systematically with the goal of identifying biosecurity hazards within the production system, they consistently generate insights that make the time and resources invested worthwhile.
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With the retirement of two of its key leaders, USDA APHIS announces the faces who will take on those positions.
If pork producers are not willing to show up for the hard conversations, they’ll be left out of the equation, says Maddie Hokanson. She shares how she took the opportunity to help change the narrative about animal agriculture.
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