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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
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of joint venture nucleus farm in China.
After weeks of enthusiastic voting from the public, the People’s Pork Chop Awards finalists are out.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 58,220 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $33.95, down $2.48 per head from last week.
Groves took over his responsibilities on July 1, succeeding retiring president and CEO Peter Brown.
Weekend rains caused a partial roof collapse in the Dodge City, Kan., facility.
Courtney Archer’s research uses the NUtrack Livestock Monitoring System to track behavioral changes and analyzing stress and immune markers to identify pigs predisposed to tail biting
Cleaning crews that move from farm to farm present a biosecurity hazard not only in the actual individuals, the personnel, but also the cleaning equipment that may go from farm to farm. Can technology help?
Company says production will be consolidated to other Smithfield facilities to increase efficiencies.
High-quality protein will help fight hunger in 20-county area
Meat Institute opposes proposed modifications to the Section 301 actions and calls for comprehensive trade agreements.