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

Hog Production

Stop Chasing, Get Out in Front: SHIC Reports on 2020 Progress

The three main charges of the Swine Health Information Center haven’t changed throughout the past five years, but the stakes are getting higher as foreign animal disease threats increase pressure on the industry.

January 18, 2021 03:27 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Pork Producers Protect the Environment—Campaign Shows Public How

Check out the new NPPC campaign that’s turning heads and bringing to light how U.S. pork producers protect the environment.

January 15, 2021 12:47 PM

Jennifer Shike

Market News

Pork Outlook Hinges on Trade as Supply Plateaus, CoBank Says

It’s been an interesting start to 2021. COVID-19 cases are still surging and the political and market landscape has changed dramatically. CoBank shares their latest pork outlook.

January 15, 2021 11:35 AM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

USDA Offers More Aid to Swine Producers Through CFAP

Swine producers with approved CFAP 1 applications will soon automatically receive a “top-up” payment of $17 per head increasing the total CFAP1 inventory payment to $34 per head.

January 15, 2021 10:15 AM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Feral Swine Eradication: USDA invests $11.65 Million to Expand Program

A new $11.65-million investment by the USDA will fund 14 projects to help farmers and private landowners trap and control feral swine.

January 15, 2021 10:04 AM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

There’s No Playbook for Astrovirus Type 3, Sundberg Says

Porcine astrovirus type 3 has been causing central nervous system disease for at least a decade. Experts agree it’s difficult to diagnose and manage. Unfortunately, there’s not a playbook for this devastating virus.

January 14, 2021 04:12 PM

Jennifer Shike

Ag Policy

FDA Stalls U.S. Gene-Edited Livestock Efforts

In public comments earlier this week, current FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said he would refuse to sign the memorandum of understanding between the FDA and USDA addressing gene-edited livestock. Here’s NPPC’s response.

January 14, 2021 03:11 PM

Jennifer Shike

Hog Production

Is it Time to Rethink Gilt Development?

Sow mortality has been making the headlines as producers grapple with rising sow death loss in the U.S. pork industry. Although the topic deserves discussion, some experts believe it is time to focus on gilt retention.

January 13, 2021 02:58 PM

Jennifer Shike

Industry

Barn Fire Kills Nearly 10,000 Pigs on Illinois Farm

Nearly 10,000 pigs were killed in a devastating fire at Wes and Wanda Pitcher’s hog operation near Gila, Ill.

January 13, 2021 11:48 AM

Jennifer Shike

Market Reports

Will China Meat Consumption Rebound in 2021?

Driven by higher estimates for pork, the China total meat import forecasts were revised up for both 2020 and 2021, according to the USDA Livestock and Poultry World Markets and Trade report.

January 12, 2021 03:52 PM

Jennifer Shike