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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
China is allowing large-scale pig operations to test for African swine fever in an attempt to detect the deadly virus sooner.
New research contradicts medical science and raises questions about brain activity after death.
Kiolbassa Smoked Meats is opening of a new production line that will allow the business to increase its sausage production by 50%.
Production losses from African swine fever (ASF) have eclipsed initial estimates, creating new challenges and opportunities for animal protein exporters.
Trade talks between the U.S. and Japan are taking place Monday and Tuesday in Washington with the U.S. hoping to strike a “quick” deal on agriculture.
The April 9 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report came in a little friendlier than some of the more bearish estimates INTL FCStone Financial, Inc., expected.
An African swine fever vaccine is still years away, but Homeland Security is increasing vaccine research efforts to protect the U.S. swine industry.
USDA’s FSIS condemns The Washington Post for false reporting on a critical public health issue.
NPPC President Dave Herring optimistic about future opportunities for pork producers
Don’t let your eyes fool you, measure pig sludge with this handy device.