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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
Do you know someone who has what it takes to be named one of the best beards in the pork industry? Or do you?
The estimated total cost for finishing a steer last week was $2,770 per head. Hogs placed for finishing last week had a breakeven at $68.36 per head.
For Rolling Meadows Farms owner Andy White, the sixth generation to run the family farm, there’s no question Jaime Sanchez is a barn hero in his eyes. Here’s why.
Whole turkeys may be losing their grip as the dominant center-of-plate choice for Thanksgiving dinner, according to the latest report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
Preliminary analysis of corn silage samples in the U.S. reveals a high increase in mycotoxin contamination compared to 2023, with all samples containing two or more mycotoxins.
The need to build strong relationships with policymakers and amplify the voice of Canada’s pork industry was a theme during the Canadian pork industry’s fall meetings.
Research priorities for H5N1 are designed to further strengthen U.S. swine industry prevention and preparedness as well as inform response efforts should H5N1 be introduced into the commercial swine herd.
Measure J, initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
Denver residents rejected Ordinance 309 to ban slaughterhouses in the city.
While feedlot margins are declining in the beef industry, hog margins are increasing for U.S. pork producers. Here’s a look at the latest Profit Tracker from Sterling Marketing.