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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.

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USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is offering up to $24.5 million in funds for projects that can advance animal disease preparedness and response through its Farm Bill animal health programs.
A new opportunity at the National Pork Producers Council will allow Maria Zieba to continue her passion for trade and advocate for greater access to high-quality, affordable pork products for consumers around the globe.
Feeder pig prices are moving seasonally lower, says the Daily Livestock Report. Meanwhile, higher total costs are expected to remain a headwind for producers’ profitability in the near term.
Hiep Vu grew up on his family’s swine farm in Vietnam. As he watched his parents increase their operation, he was struck by the positive results obtained when they vaccinated their pigs. Here’s why this could impact you.
The World Organization for Animal Health officially recognized the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease in Winnipeg as a WOAH Reference Laboratory to address African swine fever.
Costs associated with SEC’s controversial reporting requirements proposal on climate-related disclosures for investors would be significant and would lead to further industry consolidation, says NPPC’s Michael Formica.
Bringing pork industry leaders from across the U.S., Farm Journal’s PORK caught up with visitors at World Pork Expo to find out the best piece of advice they’ve heard lately.
Reasonable public policy that preserves producers’ freedom to operate, ensures healthy animals, provides access to a reliable pipeline of workers and expands markets for pork products is needed for a sustainable future.
200 participants representing 2.3 million pigs and 230,000 acres. That’s a quick look at who has already completed an On-Farm Sustainability Report, says Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board.
Find out what new products companies will unveil during the upcoming World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 8-10.