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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
Student Showcase Stage FFA Convention
Education
Challenge? Bring It On, Say National FFA Agriscience Fair Competitors
Sometimes the greatest lesson we can learn in life is how to not see a setback as a failure. Here’s how five FFA members are discovering challenges are never the end of the road, but rather the beginning.
November 04, 2022 07:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Dr Doug Parrett and Dr Dan Shike
Opinion
Why You Should Prioritize People
We live in such a hurried world, and don’t get me wrong, I hurry with the best of them. But I never want to hurry so much that I fail to show up for others. Doug Parrett knew the importance of prioritizing people.
October 31, 2022 08:58 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Mahomet FFA at National FFA Convention Rodeo
Education
6 Dos and Don’ts to Make the Most of National FFA Convention
There’s no question National FFA Convention be a bit overwhelming at first. The sheer magnitude of the event is a lot to take in. Here are six expert tips to make the most of your week in Indianapolis.
October 25, 2022 10:21 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Agro-terrorism
Industry
Agro-Terrorism and the Food Supply Chain: This is a Different World, Rose Says
If you want to disrupt a government, disrupt the food supply. “Ag is critical infrastructure,” says Andrew Rose, strategic advisor. “Three weeks without food and agriculture, and it’s over.”
October 10, 2022 06:43 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Hunter looking at robot
Education
5 Lessons You Learn from 4-H
From learning how to win with humility to how to lose with grace, 4-H will take youth as far as their imagination will allow. Here are five things less talked about, but likely more important, about the value of 4-H.
October 06, 2022 03:24 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Kaden Wall On-Farm Accident Spurs Nationwide Farm Safety Project
Education
One Family’s Tragedy Sparks Nationwide Farm Safety Project
What started off as a normal day on the farm for 13-year-old Kaden Wall on Nov. 3, 2020, ended in tragedy when Kaden’s life was taken too soon as a result of a freak farm accident.
September 26, 2022 09:36 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Food waste and loss
Industry
Food Waste is a Growing Problem in the U.S.
A new report shows over one-third of the food produced in the U.S. is never eaten. Not only does this waste resources used to produce food, but it also creates a myriad of environmental impacts, EPA said.
September 23, 2022 03:42 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Plexiglass Barriers at Smithfield Foods Packing Plant
Industry
Meat Industry Reaches All-Time Low Injury Rate Despite Activist Claims
A new study shows U.S. meat and poultry packers and processors have reached a new, all-time low for injuries in the workplace.
September 21, 2022 07:57 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Packing Plant Workers
Industry
Groups Advocate for Meat Industry in COVID-19 Vaccine Priority List
The Meat Institute, NCBA and NPPC urged government leaders to prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for men and women who work on the front lines of the meat and poultry industry, following healthcare workers.
September 21, 2022 07:57 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Chain
Beef Production
How Do We Build a More Resilient Supply Chain?
No one denies the pandemic ramped up changes that needed to be made in the food supply chain. Will past hesitations be set aside as the industry seeks to find ways to be more resilient to avoid a repeat of the spring?
September 21, 2022 07:57 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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