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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
Ohio pork producers shook things up during the 2022 Ohio Pork Congress. In addition to a power-packed line-up of speakers, they filled the meeting room at their new venue in Lima. Here’s a snapshot of the event.
Awards were presented to Ohio pork producers and industry friends during a luncheon held during Ohio Pork Congress on Feb. 9. Here are the highlights.
Kent Blunier of Forrest, Ill, was named the new at-large director for the Illinois Pork Producers Association during the 2022 IPPA annual meeting on Feb. 22.
Milan Hruby, director of technical services at ADM Animal Nutrition, shares his views on mentoring, leadership, strategy and the future of swine nutrition in this exclusive Farm Journal’s PORK Q&A.
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians honored Daryl Olsen, DVM, with the Meritorious Service Award for his outstanding service and dedication to AASV and the swine veterinary profession.
Nearly 30 years ago, Thomas Titus was loading up a 3’ Kent Feeds bag with feed scoops, paint sticks and gum boxes at the Illinois Pork Expo. In 2022, his role at the Illinois Pork Expo looked a little different.
Global pork event moved, set for September in Orlando. Here’s what you can expect.
A round-up of company news in the pork industry.
The newest inductee of the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame is described as humble, passionate, honorable and visionary. Here’s a look at the 2022 winner’s service to the pork industry.
It’s all too easy to judge a book by it’s cover, isn’t it? Editor Jennifer Shike says she had her eyes opened during a recent visit to Tosh Farms to see an unlikely group of women in action in the sow barn.