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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.

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Canadian meat industry executives say China’s plans to boost inspections of imported Canadian meats and meat products could have “a disastrous effect” on their business.
USDA wants to update its regulations that outline how the agency approves animal diagnostic laboratories to conduct official testing for animal diseases, as well as how they can remain approved.
The internship program, established in 2005, has graduated nearly 100 students.
Pork producers will find some relief in the near future from the impact of the U.S. trade dispute with China. On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a trade relief package for farmers.
NPPC seeks solution for historic China sales opportunity.
The Trump administration will lift the 25% tariff on steel and the 10% duty on aluminum imports imposed last year on Canada and Mexico. The 20% retaliatory tariff Mexico has on U.S. pork cost producers $12 per animal.
Starting July 1, abattoirs must routinely test all batches of hogs representative of the farm from which they came, said an order Tuesday.
Chinese pig slaughterhouses are required to conduct self-checks monitored by veterinarians to slow the spread of African swine fever.
Indiana’s Right to Farm Act still protects farmers against nuisance suits, ruled the Indiana Court of Appeals Monday.
Not only are the numbers of hogs produced in the U.S. growing, so are the number of hog operations.