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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
Dr Jim Lowe DVM University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Industry
Why We Need to Reinvent Veterinary Care Now
What does veterinary care look like in the 21st Century? That question drove hours of conversation during the 21st Century Animal Health Symposium at the University of Illinois.
October 31, 2023 08:50 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Exports
Industry
Record Value for Mexico Fuels August Pork Exports, Beef Sees Modest Rebound
Although August exports of U.S. pork were steady year-over-year, beef exports were well below the large totals of August 2022, USMEF reports. Pork exports were led by Mexico and beef exports showed improvement over July.
October 09, 2023 11:33 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Rich McCabe and Unity FFA
Education
Ag Teachers: When Someone Believes in You
In a world where more and more young people are glued to electronic devices and missing out on community, FFA offers connection, hands-on learning and adult mentors to invest in their lives.
September 21, 2023 12:13 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Lessons Learned from the Show Ring
Industry
Tough Lessons Learned in the Show Ring: Exhibitors Speak Out
Although there’s nothing like getting the grand champion slap in front of a huge crowd in the coliseum, youth livestock exhibitors point out that a lot of hard work and tough lessons were learned behind the scenes first.
September 20, 2023 11:02 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Around the Ring
Industry
Around the Ring: What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Heard Lately?
One may argue teenagers have a lot of learning left to do, but I could argue they are wiser than they get credit for. After all, they are in a period of life where they hear a lot of advice from well-meaning people.
September 13, 2023 04:25 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Livestock
Ag Policy
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Analyze Livestock Industry Consolidation
The Livestock Consolidation Research Act would direct a study on the impact of livestock industry consolidation, and a report about how this has affected new market entrants, access to resources and purchasing power.
September 12, 2023 03:52 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Tyson
Industry
Tyson Foods to Deploy Driverless Trucks in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is deploying autonomous refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, these driverless trucks will deliver products to distribution and storage facilities.
September 07, 2023 08:26 AM
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Jennifer Shike
PurinaDairy_DryCow_PreFresh_Program_Bags
Education
Purina Animal Nutrition Launches Scholarship Program for Students in Animal Ag
Here’s a new scholarship opportunity for students involved in agriculture and livestock production.
August 29, 2023 01:06 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Retail pork in the meat case by National Pork Board
Industry
More Help Available for Meat and Poultry Processors
USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processors to expand operations, transform the food supply chain and create new and better markets for producers.
August 24, 2023 04:26 PM
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Jennifer Shike
The EATS Act would curb states' ability to regulate agricultural products sold within their borders and is in part aimed at California's Proposition 12, which sets housing standards for animals used for pork, veal, and eggs sold in the state, Reuters reports. 
Ag Policy
Group of U.S. House Members Oppose Bill That Would Overturn Prop 12
More than 150 members of the U.S. House sent a letter to U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Pa., and Ranking Member David Scott, R-Ga., on Monday citing their opposition to the EATS Act.
August 22, 2023 08:36 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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