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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
While restrictions on variety meats pose a temporary challenge, industry leaders are leaning on science and deep-rooted partnerships to maintain vital market access.
By moving key support functions to Iowa and Georgia, the agency seeks to better align its scientific and administrative resources with the rural communities they serve.
By automating repetitive data tasks, artificial intelligence allows farm teams to spend less time behind a screen and more time focusing on animal husbandry and field work.
From global threats to farm-level biosecurity, here’s how the pork industry is building a “slat-level” defense to protect your herd.
Years after her story first touched the agriculture industry, a suicide attempt survivor reflects on the reality of long-term healing and the power of uncomfortable conversations.
Producer-led group focuses on curbing the economic toll of PRRS and PEDV while shielding the industry from foreign animal diseases.
Driven by record-setting demand in Mexico and a resurgence in key Asian markets, U.S. pork exports reached their highest March volume in five years.
While muscle cuts continue to move, Mexico implements precautionary restrictions on pork byproducts and offal following detections in Iowa and Texas.
University of Kentucky researchers investigate how modern genetics are outpacing biological limits, leading to growth challenges in the swine industry.
Texas A&M veterinarians document the first cases of ractopamine toxicity in canines, emphasizing the need for rapid treatment and specialized cardiac care.