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

Industry

When Your Plate Is Too Full: Delegate More to Stress Less

Think about the tasks and duties that fill your day. Do you continually put some off? Are there ones you just don’t like? If so, it’s time to delegate.

August 11, 2021 09:48 AM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

Risk and Mitigation of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus in Feed

Foot-and-mouth disease virus can be introduced to pigs through the importation of contaminated feed products, confirms a new study performed by researchers from USDA ‘s Agricultural Research Service at Plum Island.

August 10, 2021 08:41 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

South Korea Reports African Swine Fever on Large Commercial Pig Farm

A South Korea pig farm with 2,400 pigs confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever on Sunday. The country is on high alert to contain the spread of this deadly virus just three months after the latest confirmed case.

August 09, 2021 10:26 AM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

Ernst Says ‘No Way’ to Banning Iowa Bacon

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is backing a measure to strip out California’s Prop 12. Her goal is to ensure pork producers from across the country, including her home state, can continue selling pork in the U.S.

August 06, 2021 04:06 PM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

Do You Know the Signs of African Swine Fever?

Do you know the signs of African swine fever? Whether it’s China, the Dominican Republic or elsewhere, ASF doesn’t always present itself with clear symptoms.

August 06, 2021 03:43 PM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

Feds Issue New Rules for Importing Dogs from ASF-Positive Countries

The number of dogs being imported into the U.S. for resale from countries affected by ASF is growing. Combine that with an increasing risk of foreign animal disease spread, and it’s a formula for potential disaster.

August 06, 2021 03:27 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Pork Industry Focuses on Keeping African Swine Fever Out of the U.S.

For the first time in 40 years, African swine fever has leapt back into the Americas. Here’s a look at the latest updates on ASF from the Swine Health Information Center.

August 05, 2021 03:40 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Nocturnal Hunters in Alabama Take Aim at Feral Pig Problem

Alabama hunters are now buying licenses to hunt feral pigs and coyotes at night in an effort by the state to try to control these destructive animals.

August 05, 2021 11:11 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Cattle and Hog Farmers Aren’t the Only Ones to Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports

Dean Meyer depends on red meat exports in more ways than one. On his farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa, he grows corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. A new study backs up why red meat exports help corn and soybean farmers.

August 05, 2021 08:00 AM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

Delay Enforcement of Animal Confinement Law in Massachusetts, Meat Institute Urges

Livestock producers need more time to make required changes to their operations in order to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ proposed Regulations Implementing the Act to Prevent Cruelty to Farm Animals.

August 04, 2021 02:51 PM

Jennifer Shike