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

Vilsack Weighs In On Parallel Between COVID-19 and Animal Disease Outbreaks

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the country anything, it’s that there is a tremendous amount of synergy between the circumstances of a pandemic involving humans and those involving animals.

February 01, 2021 07:36 AM

Jennifer Shike

Feral Swine Eradication: USDA invests $11.65 Million to Expand Program

A new $11.65-million investment by the USDA will fund 14 projects to help farmers and private landowners trap and control feral swine.

January 15, 2021 10:04 AM

Jennifer Shike

Will EPA Torpedo RFS Again on Wheeler’s Way Out?

With just eight days left in EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s term, RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper weighs in on worst-case scenarios and his optimism about the new administration.

January 13, 2021 02:53 PM

Jennifer Shike

EPA Administrator Nominee Regan Hosts Roundtable with Ag Leaders

EPA Administrator-designate Michael Regan hosted a virtual roundtable with members of the Ag CEO Council and staff, composed of leaders of some of the largest agriculture and farm organizations in the U.S.

January 08, 2021 03:12 PM

Jennifer Shike

Farmers want to receive mental health information from their innermost circle.

Connect With Farmers In-Person On Mental Health

When it comes to mental health information, a new study shows farmers want to receive information face-to-face from their innermost circle.

November 18, 2020 09:37 PM

Jennifer Shike

In 2018, the trucking industry was short 60,800 drivers — up nearly 20% from 2017’s figure of 50,700.

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Lonely Roads: Truck Shortage Takes Toll on Supply Chain

In 2018, the trucking industry was short 60,800 drivers — up nearly 20% from 2017’s figure of 50,700.

November 11, 2020 12:20 AM

Jennifer Shike

Reopening of East and Gulf Ports Brings Relief to U.S. Pork and Beef Industry

The end of the strike is terrific news for U.S. livestock producers and exporters who ship more than $100 million of U.S. pork and beef through those ports each week, says U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom.

Jennifer Shike

Audubon Recreation Center Jason Hocker and Steve Schmitz

How a Group of Veterinarians Helped Save a Rural Iowa Community

Fifteen years ago, Audubon, Iowa, was the typical picture of rural decline. Disheveled downtown buildings and vacant storefronts signaled the death of small businesses and a sense of community. Then, a small group of people decided to change that.

Jennifer Shike

A tractor trailer truck traveling on an interstate highway

New Suspect in $100K Chicken Heist May Be Linked to $400K Meat Theft

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of a tractor-trailer containing approximately $100,000 worth of poultry products

Jennifer Shike

Industry Mourns Loss of McRib Technology Innovator Roger Mandigo

Although he received the most public recognition for his work in restructured pork, which led to the development of the McRib, his body of work led to many breakthroughs that influenced the meat industry

Jennifer Shike