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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.

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Market access obstacles continued to weigh heavily on exports of U.S. beef, while pork exports accounted for a larger share of production, USMEF says.
Tyson Foods announces Devin Cole will take over the role of chief operating officer. Meanwhile, Brady Stewart departs the company effective immediately.
NPPC joins other stakeholders to work with EPA to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
Meat Institute CEO says this initiative can help counter confusing and misleading information about nutrition, including the role of meat and poultry in health dietary patterns.
Per capita availabiity of red meat and poultry is projected higher in 2025 and 2026.
The European Union will provide preferential market access for pork, has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. pork sanitary certificates, and intends to address other non-tariff barriers affecting agricultural trade.
I’m on day 1,247 of the state fair or so it feels today. I’m not sure what day of the week it is or what’s happening in the next hour.
USMEF’s Dan Halstrom says it wasn’t that long ago that the U.S. was at a severe disadvantage with Japan tariff wise.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to review pork and beef trade barriers.