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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
Pig farmer with veterinarian at New Fashion Pork
Hog Production
5 Pork Industry Opportunities: Keep Swine Disease Out
Keeping foreign animal diseases like African swine fever out presents a huge opportunity for the pork industry. But so does innovating new ways to treat and prevent production diseases U.S. pork producers face.
January 27, 2022 09:30 AM
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Jennifer Shike
The most-impacted area spans from the densely populated east coast, across the central farming provinces, and into eastern Tibet.
Industry
China Suspends Pork Imports from Italy Due to African Swine Fever
China suspends pork imports from Italy after African swine fever was detected in a wild boar in the country.
January 26, 2022 09:33 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Pork at the meat case
Industry
5 Pork Industry Opportunities: Win the Battle at the Meat Case
Challenges are often opportunities in disguise, three pork industry leaders expressed during a recent Farm Country Update. Here’s a look at the topic of total pork demand and how to win over the meat case.
January 25, 2022 12:00 PM
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Jennifer Shike
ASF in Thailand
Industry
USDA Imposes Restrictions on Thailand Swine and Swine Commodities Due to ASF
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service added Thailand to the list of countries it considers affected by African swine fever and stressed the importance of strict adherence to three rules.
January 25, 2022 11:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
ASF with map
Industry
USDA APHIS Prioritizes the Fight to Keep African Swine Fever Out
Protecting the U.S. from African swine fever remains a top priority of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Here’s a look at some the agency’s most successful efforts to protect American ag in 2021.
January 25, 2022 08:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
A modest improvement in production costs is expected in 2023, but the report notes local conditions will vary and risk management will remain critical to success.
Industry
Will Pork Processing Pinches and Fading Export Expectations Hinder Hog Prices in 2022?
Risk management is a hot topic in the hog market. Scott Brown, University of Missouri economist, believes there are more reasons to be concerned about lower prices than optimism about higher prices as he looks ahead.
January 24, 2022 02:42 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 74,990 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $11.28, up $0.99 per head from last week.
Hog Production
8 Influenza Management Takeaways for Your Swine Operation
Influenza A virus is one of the most challenging viruses in swine to manage because of the viruses’ ability to diversify and evolve. Here are eight things to consider in your swine operation.
January 24, 2022 02:26 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Save the Date
Education
Colorado Pork Producers Announce Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Colorado Pork Producers Council will take place Feb. 21 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, Colo. Here’s what attendees can expect.
January 24, 2022 02:23 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Iowa Pork Congress
Education
What Can You Expect at Iowa Pork Congress?
The 2022 Iowa Pork Congress will take place this Wednesday and Thursday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Here’s a look at what to expect.
January 24, 2022 01:38 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Pigs on Randy Spronk Farm
Industry
Cash Weaner Pig Prices Average $69.06, Up $2.04 Last Week
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 22,757 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $69.06, up $2.04 per head from last week.
January 21, 2022 04:10 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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