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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
2024 was a year that confronted APHIS with new challenges, forcing the agency to find new and creative solutions to animal and plant health threats, says APHIS Administrator Michael Watson.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed on the outskirts of Berlin.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released a new report detailing U.S. animal agriculture’s contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Measure J, initiated by the Coalition to End Factory Farming, appears to be headed for defeat with 85% of voters rejecting it as of the latest updated results on Nov. 6.
USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.
Time is running short for Congress to come together to address the farm bill in a bipartisan way, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Gen Z’s challenges aren’t just academic; they’re personal, says Jill Bramble, president and CEO of 4-H. Many young people say they are falling short, unable to envision a successful future where they feel connected to their friends, families, and communities.
Despite nearly 24 inches of snow, below-zero temperatures and raging winds that some people are affectionately calling “Death Storm #2,” Illinois livestock producers are finding ways to overcome the horrific conditions.
One of the things I love most about Christmas trees is the power they evoke to simply remember. Here are some special livestock-themed Christmas trees filled with memories to last a lifetime.
FFA is a nearly limitless opportunity for young people to figure out who they are and what they want to do in life. Here are 10 lessons Farm Journal employees learned through FFA that they use every day.
Although the industry has come a long way when it comes to farm safety, about every three days, a child dies in an ag-related incident, and each day, 33 children are injured. Farm safety expert Barbara Lee weighs in.
With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.