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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
Corn in bin
Beef Production
5 Ways to Manage Mycotoxins
The adage that “knowledge is power” is especially true when it comes to understanding mold and mycotoxins. Lon Whitlow, professor emeritus at NC State University, offers five reminders to help livestock producers.
April 08, 2021 09:45 AM
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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.
Ag Policy
Senate Bill to Reform Hours of Service, Logging Regulation for Ag Haulers
Senators John Hoeven and Michael Bennet reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation to reform the Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Device regulations at the U.S. DOT.
April 05, 2021 03:51 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Meat Inspection
Ag Policy
Federal Court Removes Swine Slaughter Line Speed Provision
A federal court has removed a provision of the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System that enabled pork processors to establish maximum line speeds.
April 01, 2021 01:32 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Dog
Beef Production
Do Imported Rescue Dogs Pose Threat to Livestock Industry?
Each year, several thousand dogs enter the U.S. for resale or adoption. In a recent Hogs on the Hill article, NPPC chief veterinarian Liz Wagstrom wrote that it’s time to sound the alarm on importing rescue dogs.
March 31, 2021 04:12 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Prop 12
Ag Policy
20 States Back Challenge to the Constitutionality of California’s Prop 12
The governments of nearly half the U.S. states are in agreement of the North American Meat Institute’s petition challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12.
March 31, 2021 02:33 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Swamp
Opinion
When You Are Waist-Deep in Alligators
Why do you do what you do? If you are anything like me, I bet you’ve stopped to take a deep look in the past year at how you spend your days. Pandemic living has definitely made me ask more questions.
March 24, 2021 10:19 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Meat on Grill
Industry
Americans Love Meat: Purchases and Confidence Reach Record Highs
Americans are buying more beef, pork, poultry and lamb than ever. Pandemic purchases helped send meat grocery sales soaring by 20% from 2019 to 2020. Here’s the latest from the newly released “Power of Meat” report.
March 24, 2021 07:27 AM
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Jennifer Shike
sows
Ag Policy
Proposition 12: U.S. Pork Supply Chain Locked in Limbo, Rabobank Says
Proposition 12, California’s animal welfare rule, is slated to take effect on Jan. 1, 2022. But with these new regulations still mired in a legal battle, the pork industry is left in limbo, Rabobank says.
March 22, 2021 11:24 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Pork roast
Industry
Meat War Continues: Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Meat on the Table Month”
The meat war continues. On Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaimed April as “Meat on the Table Month.” She encourages Iowans to support the livestock industry through meat consumption and purchases.
March 19, 2021 12:21 PM
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Jennifer Shike
Jon Acuff
Education
The Surprising Truth: 4 Things You May Not Know About Reaching Goals
Why don’t we finish goals? Jon Acuff, best-selling author and motivational speaker, says we often focus on the wrong thing when we talk about our goals. Here’s what he says it takes to finish the goals that matter.
March 17, 2021 03:16 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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