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

Ag Policy

DOT Finalizes New Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule updating hours of service rules to increase safety on America’s roadways.

November 03, 2021 09:33 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Demand, Zero-Duty Access Drives Meat Exports Higher in Central America

During the pandemic, everyone had to get more creative on how to reach consumers, says Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in Central America and the Dominican Republic.

November 02, 2021 03:00 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Where Do Alternative Proteins Fit in the U.S. Market?

Plant-based dishes are getting a lot of attention on the menu at the United Nations Climate Change Conference UK 2021. But experts say U.S. livestock producers don’t need to be worried.

November 02, 2021 02:36 PM

Jennifer Shike

Representative of Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation delivered Power Snack Teacher Supply Kits to the administrators of Southeast Valley School District.

Industry

Pig Farmers Hit the Road to Fight Hunger in School-Aged Children

Iowa Select Farms, under the leadership of the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation, is driving change in Iowa communities to help end childhood hunger.

November 02, 2021 11:44 AM

Jennifer Shike

Opinion

Prepare and Prevent: It’s Going to Take Us All

As we get ready to close out a roller coaster of a year, there are a few pieces of advice I’ve recently heard I wanted to pass on as we launch into a new year of foreign animal disease preparedness and prevention.

November 02, 2021 07:30 AM

Jennifer Shike

Kara Stewart at the National Swine Improvement Federation 2019 meeting

Education

National Swine Improvement Federation Teams with Poultry Breeder’s Roundtable

The 46th-annual National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) will be held in person on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in St. Louis, Mo., at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. Check out the slate of highlighted speakers.

November 01, 2021 02:20 PM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

Rising from the Rubble: 2022 Pork Outlook

The pork industry is still evolving out of the rubble of the coronavirus pandemic, says Lee Schulz, an Iowa State University economist. But certainly, more optimism abounds in the U.S. pork outlook heading into 2022.

November 01, 2021 11:57 AM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

Biotechnology in the Spotlight at House Agriculture Hearing

How will agricultural biotechnology and gene editing fit into the future of U.S. agriculture? The House Committee on Agriculture’s livestock and biotechnology subcommittees held a joint hearing to discuss.

November 01, 2021 11:28 AM

Jennifer Shike

Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 3,139 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $85.89, down $2.66 per head from last week.

Market News

Cash Weaner Pig Prices Average $50.81, Down $1.14 Last Week

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 33,830 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $50.81, down $1.14 per head from last week.

October 29, 2021 03:26 PM

Jennifer Shike

Opinion

5 Things No One Tells You About 4-H

There are so many reasons why kids should say yes to 4-H. But here are five reasons to say yes that don’t get as much attention.

October 28, 2021 01:23 PM

Jennifer Shike