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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
A new Purdue University report highlights how North American trade agreements lower food costs by approximately 7% for U.S. households.
A personal look at the people, innovation, and unexpected highlights that made World Pork Expo 2026 a week to remember.
PIC North America’s HR manager shares how overcoming a childhood health crisis shaped her approach to recruitment and employee empathy.
USDA confirmation of the pest in a Texas calf sends a wake-up call to the entire livestock industry to prioritize vigilance and biosecurity.
United Animal Health recognizes Dr. Robert Goodband for nearly decades of groundbreaking research and his profound influence on generations of pork industry leaders.
USMCA is essential for securing multi-billion dollar trade relationships and maintaining the cross-border collaboration necessary to combat foreign animal diseases.
Following the discovery of African swine fever on a 3,000-head farm, Hungarian veterinary officials have ordered the culling of the herd and established rigorous surveillance zones to protect the national pork industry.
University of Minnesota studies show the low-inclusion feed mitigant achieves a 99.99% reduction in viable viruses within one hour, offering a safer and more efficient biosecurity tool for pork producers.
Launched at the World Pork Expo, the BioShield VXLA offers MERV 15 and 16 protection with 30% more media area to maximize airflow and extend service life in demanding swine environments.
By integrating health tracking into the existing BarnTalk app, BarnTools is making biosecurity a core component of the connected farm.