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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
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Ag Policy
Ag Groups Urge Biden to Act Now on Unfair Ocean Carrier Practices
Agriculture associations urge President Biden to address ocean carrier practices causing increased costs and delays for American businesses as “the problem not only persists, but is becoming more dire.”
September 14, 2021 08:05 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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Beef Production
Packer Consolidation Drives Local Meat Suppliers Out of Business, Study Says
Between the pandemic forcing the shutdown of meat processing plants in 2020 and recent ransomware attacks on the nation’s largest meat supplier, some say concentration of the meat supply chain is a bad idea.
September 13, 2021 01:09 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Hours of Services Waivers Extended for Livestock Haulers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration approved an extension of the exemption from hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for livestock haulers through the end of November.
September 01, 2021 08:57 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Wild Pig
Industry
Oklahoma Makes Strides to Decrease Feral Swine Population
Efforts to control the feral pig population in Oklahoma are ahead of last year, USDA reports.
August 19, 2021 02:00 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Dog
Ag Policy
Feds Issue New Rules for Importing Dogs from ASF-Positive Countries
The number of dogs being imported into the U.S. for resale from countries affected by ASF is growing. Combine that with an increasing risk of foreign animal disease spread, and it’s a formula for potential disaster.
August 06, 2021 03:27 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Exports
Industry
Cattle and Hog Farmers Aren’t the Only Ones to Benefit from U.S. Red Meat Exports
Dean Meyer depends on red meat exports in more ways than one. On his farm near Rock Rapids, Iowa, he grows corn, soybeans, cattle and hogs. A new study backs up why red meat exports help corn and soybean farmers.
August 05, 2021 08:00 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Makotah Veterinary Center
Industry
74-Year-Old Veterinarian Offers to Give Away his Practice to Attract Replacement
A rural veterinarian in Faribault County, Minn., is offering to give away his practice, clinic, pickup and even the vet clinic cat, in an effort to recruit his replacement.
July 28, 2021 12:42 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Opinion
The Stock Show “Prize” We Need to Talk More About
An unexpected conversation in the check-out lane spurred editor Jennifer Shike to weigh in on the stock show prize we need to spend more time talking about these days.
July 28, 2021 12:36 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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Industry
Restaurant Recovery Continues as Consumers Resume Some Meal Habits
Although the U.S. restaurant industry has shown remarkable resiliency, a new study from The NPD Group says they still have a long road ahead to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
July 28, 2021 12:33 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Interfering with the shipping of livestock may soon be a felony offense in the state of Missouri, with the inclusion of Rep. Brenda Shields’ bill as part of a larger public safety package.
Beef Production
How Will the Economic Boom Impact U.S. Agricultural Businesses?
CoBank says challenges brought on by COVID-19 will speed up automation throughout many sectors of the supply chain. Here’s a deeper look at the animal protein industries in CoBank’s latest report.
July 16, 2021 10:57 AM
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Jennifer Shike
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