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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
Sow farrowings continue to climb, production on the rise.
Although it may not be the April some pig farmers were hoping for, ag engineer Ted Funk offers a few suggestions to help farmers manage their manure storage this spring.
Effective June 1, Joe Stone will take over as lead of Cargill’s global agricultural supply chain. David Webster will assume the role vacated by Stone as head of Cargill’s animal nutrition business.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released new import requirements for unprocessed grains and oilseeds, as well as associated meals destined for use in livestock feed, sourced from countries that have reported an active case of African Swine Fever in domestic or wild pigs within the last five years.
Cambodia reported its first outbreak of African swine fever in backyard pigs near the Vietnam border.
Canada gathers industry leaders together for an international forum on African swine fever.
Restaurant chain’s largest fundraiser supports local agricultural education programs.
A new analysis looks at the risk of African swine fever introduction into the U.S. via airport passengers and the likelihood of ASF-contaminated product getting through, and out of, the airport.
The National Pork Producers Council comments on EU’s proposal for a regulation on veterinary medical products.
Chinese pig slaughterhouses are required to conduct self-checks monitored by veterinarians to slow the spread of African swine fever.