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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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Highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been confirmed in Iowa, Kansas and Illinois.
Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) want to give more “bark” to U.S. efforts to keep foreign animal disease out of the country.
Montserrat Torremorell was honored as the first recipient of the Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year award by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians.
When delegates weren’t voting on new leadership or discussing resolutions, National Pork Industry Forum attendees heard from a variety of speakers. Here are a few of our favorite things we overheard at Forum.
Although the topics discussed weren’t all fun and lighthearted at the National Pork Industry Forum, being united in purpose and together in person was exactly what many producers and industry staff said they needed.
Three pig farmers share the issues that are top of their mind heading into this important week in the pork industry at the National Pork Industry Forum in Louisville, Ky.
The winner of the 2021 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians says it’s a humbling honor to be recognized by your peers. Learn more about this year’s winner.
Although people may make light of news boasting bologna seizures, U.S. Customs and Border Protections El Paso Director of Field Operations Hector Mancha says there’s nothing funny about these failed smuggling attempts.
The U.S. land grant system boasts some of the best meat science programs in the world, and more than half of the students in those programs are women. A new organization is looking at the hurdles to retain this talent.
What makes the pork industry’s sustainability goals different from others?