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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
Fan covers were tested at a single 2,400 head commercial, tunnel-ventilated, wean-to-finish site fully stocked with mid-finishing pigs to determine the most effective material to utilize for covering fans on swine barns to enhance biosecurity.
Although Indonesia is a majority Muslim country, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Randy Spronk says there is strong potential for U.S. pork sales.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council announced a $1.2-million commitment to expand the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University.
It’s 10:57 a.m. on a Tuesday and the line is backed up with about 60 fairgoers waiting to make their purchases when the Pork Patio opens at the Illinois State Fair.
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Iowa pig farmer Mike Paustian believes it’s important to introduce the technology in a thoughtful, comprehensive manner, so everyone has a chance to get their questions answered and concerns heard.
Two outbreaks of African Swine Fever were detected in pig farms in northern Poland, ecnouraging increased action by sanitary authorities.
People remember what they feel. And ultimately, when you have a good memory around a product, you’re going to be more likely to buy it over and over again.
PIC has been working for years to find a solution to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome because the problem is only getting worse, says Matt Culbertson, chief operating officer at PIC.
Authority. Respect. Admiration. Street cred. Call it what you want, but when it comes to leadership in the pork industry, there is nothing like having been there and done that. It’s one of the great stories about working in animal agriculture.