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

Industry Threats According to Pig Farmers

Hog Production

What are the Greatest Threats Facing Pig Farmers? Leaders Speak Out

From sow barn managers to CEOs, they agree the threats facing the global pork industry have similar themes. Here’s a look at what nine leaders have to say about top issues as we move into the second half of 2022.

July 21, 2022 02:05 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

New African Swine Fever Project Launches to Help Philippine Pig Farmers

As a top pork exporting nation, an ASF outbreak in the U.S. would cause billions in losses and hinder exports. NPPC, USDA, MN Dept. of Ag and the Philippine Department of Agriculture are teaming up to address ASF.

July 21, 2022 08:57 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

People in the News: DPI Global, Indiana Pork, Animal Agriculture Alliance, K-State

A round-up of new leadership at K-State, Indiana Pork and the Animal Agriculture Alliance.

July 15, 2022 10:00 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

PEDV Shaped My Understanding of U.S. Pork Industry Gaps, Anderson Says

Matt Anderson, DVM, remembers clearly when porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) hit the U.S. swine herd. It shaped his perspective in ways he never imagined.

July 13, 2022 09:58 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Australia Proposes to Ban CSSP Poison to Control Feral Pigs, Critics Fear Worst

Readily available poisons used to control feral pig numbers could soon be banned in Queensland. The state government announced a plan to ban the use of poisons that included carbon disulphide and phosphorus.

July 13, 2022 09:54 AM

Jennifer Shike

Gregg Doud's negotiations with China’s vice minister of agriculture on an agricultural trade agreement included 33 sessions over the course of a year.

Industry

China Pork Imports Revised Lower as the Global Pork Trade Dropped

While global pork exports were expected to suffer a setback in 2022, the outlook is increasingly grim, USDA Foreign Agriculture Service said in the July 12 Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report.

July 12, 2022 04:23 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Swine Leaders Honored by American Society of Animal Science

Swine industry leaders were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments at the 2022 American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City in June.

July 12, 2022 01:59 PM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

Address Taiwan’s Restrictions on U.S. Pork, NPPC Urges

NPPC urges the Biden administration to eliminate Taiwan’s unjustified restrictions on U.S. pork. NPPC notes $150 million in annual U.S. pork sales could be made to Taiwan if it removed its ractopamine ban.

July 11, 2022 04:33 PM

Jennifer Shike

Lower-than-expected farrowing intentions, unless offset by pigs per litter pushing still higher, should translate into lower inventories.

Industry

Pork Industry Now Contributes $57 Billion to U.S. GDP

Did you know that more than 66,000 U.S. pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs in 2021 worth over $28 billion in gross cash receipts? A new NPPC report highlights how pig farmers are contributing to the economy.

July 11, 2022 03:17 PM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

Iowa Supreme Court Brings Back Pig Farmers’ Right to Farm

Iowa pork producers won a major victory last week after the Iowa Supreme Court in a 4-3 decision said the state may provide livestock producers immunity from nuisance lawsuits such as ones complaining about odor.

July 11, 2022 11:23 AM

Jennifer Shike