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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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The Feds’ seizure of one million pounds of pork from China in New Jersey on Friday has the pork industry concerned but also grateful for the diligence of Customs and Border Protection teams to protect U.S. borders.
See, discover, connect at the world’s largest pork-specific trade show in June
A U.S. government watchdog’s latest report says America’s swine and cattle populations are vulnerable to the highly contagious, deadly foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Ag K-9 “Wade” is off to a great start in his first month on the job, detecting undeclared prohibited avian and swine products in the baggage of a passenger who originated from China that resulted in a civil penalty.
Luxembourg is stepping up efforts to keep African swine fever out of its country’s pig herd by building a 5-mile border fence on its western border.
Dr. John Waddell presented Howard Dunne Memorial Lecture during the American Association of Swine Veterinarian’s 50th Celebration in Orlando.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations on Thursday for people impacted by winter storms in the Central to Northern Plains regions of the U.S.
ne in four consumers believes vegetarian products should not be allowed to have meat-related names like sausage or burger.
North Country Smokehouse of Claremont, N.H. is recalling approximately 2,601 pounds of pork sausage products due to misbranding.
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