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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
Human error accounts for 94% to 96% of all auto accidents. As harvest approaches, it’s more important than ever for drivers to remain alert in rural areas where farm equipment is present.
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is joining forces with AgNext at Colorado State University. On Aug. 2, they announced a strategic alliance to transform the next frontier of opportunity in livestock sustainability.
All manure is not the same. That’s why a group of researchers is taking another look at manure nutrient “book values.”
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will be declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. Here’s what this means for the industry.
Can watching videos boost hens’ welfare and health? Iowa State University researchers believe it could.
United Animal Health, Johnsonville Ventures and the Iowa Corn Growers Association commit support to Genvax Technologies, a startup dedicated to advancing self-amplifying mRNA vaccine production in animal health.
Hormel Foods Corporation announced a new strategic operating model that aligns its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused, and market driven, the company said in a release.
Being a barn cat farmer is not for the faint of heart. But as I’ve reflected on the great cats that have graced our barn and departed too soon, one thing is clear: They are worth the inevitable heartache.
A look at what you need to know from the latest U.S. Pork Industry Benchmarking Report. When should you “freak out” or when should you see something as merely a fluke in the data?
Although not a big surprise, the 2017-2021 Production Analysis Summary for the U.S. Pork Industry revealed a continued mortality increase across all production phases. Here’s a look at why mortality gaps are growing.