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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
Pigs on Randy Spronk Farm
Industry
Positive Hogs and Pigs Report Wraps Up Profitable Year for Producers
USDA’s Dec. 1 Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report was a positive one, said University of Missouri Extension economist emeritus Ron Plain, during a teleconference funded by the Pork Checkoff on Thursday. Here’s why.
December 23, 2021 06:49 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Hog Production
How Does Toe Growth Impact Sow Longevity?
Sow mortality numbers continue to be a concern for producers across the country, with lameness being the second leading cause at a rate of approximately 30% of the total mortalities.
December 23, 2021 10:56 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Sign into law
Ag Policy
Massachusetts Delays Effective Date of Question 3
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a compromise measure delaying the implementation of the Question 3 initiative to prohibit the sale of pork that doesn’t meet prescriptive animal production standards.
December 22, 2021 02:25 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Recall
Industry
Smithfield-Owned Margherita Meats Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Products
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp., doing business as Margherita Meats, Inc., is recalling approximately 10,990 pounds of ready-to-eat pepperoni products that may be adulterated with Bacillus cereus.
December 22, 2021 09:33 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Plaintiffs asked that all claims against Triumph be dismissed with prejudice.
Ag Policy
Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Bill to Delay Question 3
A bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature to delay enforcement of rules called for in Question 3, the Commonwealth’s animal confinement voter initiative, is on its way to the Governor to be signed into law.
December 22, 2021 09:19 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Why the U.S. Pork Industry Won’t Forget 2021
Hog Production
Why the U.S. Pork Industry Won’t Forget 2021
For many, 2021 will not just be remembered as another year we battled COVID-19. It will also be remembered as the year African swine fever found its way back into the Western Hemisphere.
December 21, 2021 02:35 PM
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Jennifer Shike
pig farmer
Industry
Pork Prices are Rising, But Not Profits
Pork prices, not industry profits, are rising. Economists reveal that prices are rising due to increased transportation costs, supply bottlenecks and delays and increased labor costs throughout the pork chain.
December 21, 2021 01:03 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Taiwan Meat Case
Industry
Taiwan Ractopamine-Fed Pork Referendum Fails, Here’s What It Means
Taiwan’s opposition suffered a setback on Saturday after voters rejected four referendums, including one asking whether to ban imports of pork containing ractopamine.
December 20, 2021 01:12 PM
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Jennifer Shike
2022 Outlook Series - Pork - By Lindsey Pound
Hog Production
2022 Outlook: Pork Industry Rises from the Rubble
Four economists weigh in on the 2022 pork outlook and share their advice for pig farmers heading into the new year.
December 20, 2021 12:19 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Neil Dierks NPPC CEO
Industry
Neil Dierks: A Nautical Unicorn in the U.S. Pork Industry
We can’t think of a more fitting way to honor NPPC CEO Neil Dierks, one of the greatest leaders of all time in the industry, than with reflections from friends and colleagues as he prepares to retire later this month.
December 16, 2021 01:10 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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