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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
Lameness is the No. 1 cause of mortality in mid- to late-finishing stage pigs. Kathleen Wood, DVM, Christensen Farms, shares some of the key issues she’s seeing out in the field when it comes to grow-finish lameness.
On Nov. 9, more than 200 local meat and poultry processors in Iowa were awarded Meat Processing and Expansion Grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Pork exports continue to maintain a record pace in 2020, increasing 10% year-over-year in September. Beef exports were fairly steady with last year in major Asian markets, but trended lower overall.
Regardless of the election outcome, Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer and Farm Journal’s John Herath say there are potential positives and negatives for agriculture in either a Trump or Biden presidency. Here’s why.
One of the most deadly enemies in Texas – the wild pig – is sparking fear as threats of African swine fever hitting U.S. soil dance across the headlines.
When it comes to food, bacon is in a class of its own. As National Pork Board’s Jason Menke says, “Bacon is always there for us.” As the holiday approaches, consider giving one of these gifts honoring this favorite.
When it comes to food, bacon is in a class of its own. As National Pork Board’s Jason Menke says, “Bacon is always there for us.” As the holiday approaches, consider giving one of these gifts honoring this favorite.
Although no one holds a crystal ball to shed light on exactly what a new year will bring, five economists in the pork industry share their advice for producers in 2021.
The National Pork Board launches a new digital platform to help protect the swine industry with real-time capability.
On Thursday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the establishment of the Canadian Pork Promotion and Research Agency.