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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
Rupert Claxton GIRA
Industry
The Ukraine-Russian War: Rampant Inflation Puts Serious Squeeze on Disposable Income
Global meat consumption will decline as inflation squeezes consumer spending because of the Ukraine-Russian War, says Rupert Claxton, livestock and met director at Gira.
April 01, 2022 08:59 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Scott Dee
Industry
City Boy and Vet School Reject: How an Unlikely Path Proved Successful for Scott Dee
Rejected from veterinary school twice, it would have been easy for Scott Dee, a self-proclaimed city boy, to change his mind and pursue a different path in life. Thankfully, he didn’t give up that easily.
April 01, 2022 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Vaccine
Industry
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Swine Industry’s First PCV2d-Based Vaccine
To stay ahead on porcine circovirus associated disease (PCVAD) management, Boehringer Ingelheim announced the launch of a new vaccine, d-FENSE, which demonstrates efficacy and robustness under severe PCVAD conditions.
March 31, 2022 02:59 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Pigs
Industry
Another Bullish Hogs and Pigs Report: How Long Will This Trend Last?
USDA’s March 1 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report gives U.S. pork producers reasons for optimism as values came in significantly less than pre-report estimates. Here’s what the experts had to say.
March 30, 2022 06:53 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Moving compost at pig farm
Hog Production
Win Up to $46,000 in Pork Checkoff’s 2022 Innovation Challenge
Innovative minds could win up to $46,000 for their amazing ideas on how to tackle a pork industry challenge.
March 30, 2022 01:54 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Feed mill
Industry
Landus Announces Partnership on New Feed Mill Project with AMVC
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, is joining with AMVC, the ninth largest U.S. pork producer, to build a new feed mill at the existing Landus grain facility located in Hamlin, Iowa.
March 30, 2022 01:45 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Brewer Family Farms
Industry
Value Added Producer Grant Webinar Opportunity for Small Meat Processors
USDA has shown a renewed emphasis on small meat processors and local foods by providing several grant opportunities to strengthen local meat supply chains. Here’s an opportunity to learn more about these grants.
March 29, 2022 08:40 AM
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Jennifer Shike
If Proposition 12 holds through the next challenge, AgriTalk host Chip Flory said this will either be a major overhaul of the hog industry or California is going to have to go without pork. 
Industry
AgriTalk: AFBF Weighs in on Shipping Reform, Court’s Decision to Review Prop 12
As March prepares to make its exit this week, the U.S. pork industry received some long-awaited news. Dale Moore, executive vice president at AFBF, said it’s absolutely good news during a conversation on AgriTalk.
March 29, 2022 08:14 AM
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Jennifer Shike
flag of Brazil
Industry
Brazil’s BRF Approved to Export Pork from Mato Grosso to Vietnam
Brazil’s largest producer of animal protein and largest exporter of poultry, BRF, was authorized by Vietnam to export pork from a Mato Grosso plant. It plans to double its shipments to the Asian country.
March 26, 2022 04:00 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Peru exports
Ag Policy
U.S. and United Kingdom Trade Talks: Countries Agree to Drop Tariffs
The U.S. and the United Kingdom agreed on March 22 to drop retaliatory tariffs on each other’s products as part of trade talks between the two countries.
March 25, 2022 02:11 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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