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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
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
Livestock
Beef Production
How Will Foreign Exchange Rates Impact the Animal Protein Sector?
The value of the U.S. dollar has weakened substantially in the past year and CoBank analysts expect it to experience modest deflation in 2021. This may be good news or not-so-good news depending on the commodity.
March 15, 2021 10:01 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Prop 12
Ag Policy
Meat Institute Asks Supreme Court to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
The Meat Institute filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review an earlier ruling of the Meat Institute’s challenge to the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12.
March 01, 2021 08:37 AM
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Jennifer Shike
Livestock
Industry
Increased Stability and Demand Expected for Livestock Sector, Meyer Says
During USDA’s 97th Agricultural Outlook Forum, USDA chief economist Seth Meyer provided insight into what the livestock and poultry sectors can expect in 2021.
February 19, 2021 02:55 PM
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Jennifer Shike
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