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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
An Indianapolis-based agricultural cooperative has found a new way to recruit its next generation of employees.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says California’s actions under Proposition 12 fly in the face of Federal jurisdiction and regulation over food production and safety under the Egg Products Inspection Act.
Everyone loves bacon. Here’s how two companies are introducing more bacon into stores this summer.
Here’s a look at news headlines in the pork industry.
Isabelle Doherty released Bye-Bye Buddy, a book about the sensitive subject of saying goodbye to your show animals, at an in-person event at the Team Purebred National Junior Show.
Is the swine industry investing enough into the next generation of kids who simply love pigs?
A recent study analyzed over 70 discontinued McDonald’s items, ranging from the McPizza to the Hula Burger.
The budget specifically dedicates funding for the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, keeping the state’s diagnostic labs ready for emerging threats.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says this is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years.
Courtney Case says her first priority is caring for the sows, but building a positive culture for her team is a close second. Here’s how it’s helped change one sow farm.