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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
When market disruptions rocked the pork industry last year, state pork association leaders stepped up to help producers weather the storm. Five leaders take a look at what’s ahead and what they’ve learned.
I’ve been keeping a secret. I was offered an exclusive interview with the pork industry’s new celebrity mythbuster. No name. No details. My response? An enthusiastic “yes.” Here’s what I learned.
The U.S. pork industry has access to lots of technology, but some argue there’s been little adoption of tech on the farm. Five industry leaders share their thoughts on how tech adoption can make a difference.
Join us for the pork industry’s most exciting week of the year. We will honor pork producers, provide opportunities to learn new things, celebrate industry advancements and report news from the World Pork Expo.
It’s an interesting time in history to be preparing for the workforce and looking for a job. Five youth pig enthusiasts from Oregon to Pennsylvania share why they are pursuing a pork industry career.
National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks announced his retirement at the end of 2021 after 31 years of distinguished service with the NPPC, including the last 20 as the organization’s leader.
A look at pork industry leaders making headlines this month.
The pandemic has a long-lasting impact on managing talent, and the return to the “normal” workplace environment will pose new challenges, as well as opportunities, AgCareers.com says.
The 33rd World Pork Expo drew in more than 10,000 people for the pork industry’s most anticipated event of the year. Find out what people thought and check out these scenes from the show.
Defeat is just a temporary situation. That’s just one of the lessons that Gene Spellman with Central Life Sciences learned from his experience as a college wrestler that inspires and motivates him in his career today.