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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
The National Pork Producers Council has hired two new team members to work out of the Washington, DC, office to help carry out the organization’s mission.
Here’s a round-up of pork association news highlights.
It wasn’t an easy path – nor was it a straight path, says Merck Animal Health’s Rika Jolie. When she packed up and left her entire world behind in Belgium to follow her dream to study in the U.S., it was a risk.
New research has concluded that higher wages, among other benefits, are necessary to attract workers to meatpacking jobs.
The newest inductee of the Saddle & Sirloin Club hopes he will be remembered as someone who treated people fairly, focused on relationships and always kept the good of the organization first.
A round-up of new hires within the U.S. pork industry.
From labor to technology, the opportunities to improve tomorrow’s pork operation continue to expand. We asked five industry leaders to share perspectives, including what producers should think about in 2022.
Here’s a collection of news briefs from the pork industry.
From epidemic illnesses impacting pigs to falling commodity prices to increasing farm debt load, many factors cause stress among farmers. Learn how to recognize warning signs of stress and ways to deal with tough times.
A round-up of company news in the U.S. pork industry.