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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
An emerging pathogen, porcine sapovirus (PoSaV), has been identified as a significant cause of piglet diarrhea throughout the past few years. A recent study details the successful isolation of contemporary PoSaV field strains from U.S. swine herds.
An experimental microneedle painkiller patch designed to provide pain management and improve animal welfare shows proof of concept for the pork industry.
Demand for U.S. red meat is expected to remain globally, especially with an emerging middle class in many developing regions.
More than 620 boars have been analyzed in recent weeks, with around 8% testing positive for the virus.
It’s meeting season, and that means it’s time for awkward conversations and uncomfortable networking. But does it have to be that way? Jennifer Tirey shares tips on making connections and building relationships.
Circana research shows U.S. consumers are open to purchasing pork from gene-edited pigs and cite need to reduce antibiotics as a key driver.
A cancer diagnosis changed Jennifer Tirey’s life years ago in a way that has allowed her to be a champion for many, including the pork industry.
Ohio’s system focuses on setting science-based standards at home unlike “one-size-fits-all policies that attempt to extend livestock housing requirements beyond state lines through market pressure,” the Ohio Pork Council says.
Here’s a look at the pork industry’s best beards in 2025.
When people open up and authentically share about their life experience, I’ve learned it’s best to stop and listen. The PORK Podcast is full of these moments. Here are 10 things we are still talking about.