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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
The HSW Jet-PACCone brings high-speed, needle-free technology to pork producers with integrated digital traceability.
Alfonso Aguilar Vega, Lyle Lupe and Rob English were recognized for their outstanding dedication to animal health, team leadership and commitment to the future of the pork industry.
As the final round of pseudorabies testing concludes in Iowa, industry leaders highlight how strategic federal funding enabled a rapid response that protected local producers and global export markets.
Launching at the World Pork Expo, Zinpro Aqua X-Cell VitalAsa provides producers a new tool to maintain feed and water intake during high-stress respiratory challenges.
Catch illness before it’s even visible: Discover how BioCV’s “smart” ear tags are giving producers a 48-hour head start on sow health and barn productivity.
Learn why “business as usual” isn’t enough when facing evolving pathogens. Here are five key diseases that demand increased vigilance and diagnostic precision today.
Industry experts share why some of the most impactful business at World Pork Expo happens over barbecue and informal conversation.
From identifying key seminars to the importance of “kicking the tires,” experts Lexi Beeler, Mark Hayden, Eric Sanny and Lori Stevermer offer their top strategies for trade show success.
From the National Swine Health Strategy to consumer values, experts weigh in on the conversations that will define the biggest event of the year in the U.S. pork industry.
Industry veterans “spill the tea” to navigating the trade show floor, from strategic networking to avoiding the dreaded barbecue stain.