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Hosted by Farm Journal · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 57 episodes
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There’s just something about the story behind the story. As a storyteller, I’m always searching for ways to give readers just a little more. That’s what The PORK Podcast is all about – bringing you stories of the people and the progress of the pork industry. I’m Jennifer Shike – let’s go find just a little more.
Farm Journal hosts The Pork Podcast, a business show with 57 episodes published.
How do we bridge the gap between highly complex genetic science and practical, bottom-line solutions for commercial pork producers? In this episode of The PORK Podcast, host Jennifer Shike sits down with Dr. Clint Schwab
How do you lead over 3,000 family pig farms into the next generation while keeping your own boots dirty on the farm? In this episode of The PORK Podcast , host Jennifer Shike sits down with Jill Resler , the CEO of Minne
When you walk the aisles of the Indiana State Fair or San Antonio, the name Knauth is synonymous with champion banners and high-selling lots. But what does it take to build a powerhouse sow herd from the ground up? In th
How does a PhD microbiologist end up leading the Iowa pork industry through its greatest modern crisis? In this milestone 50th episode of The PORK Podcast , host Jennifer Shike sits down with Mike Paustian—a man wh
In Episode 49 of The PORK Podcast , host Jennifer Shike sits down with two heavyweights of the industry: Dr. David Newman , CEO of the National Pork Board, and Dr. Glynn Tonsor , Agricultural Economist from Kansas State
In this episode of the Pork Podcast, host Jennifer Shike sits down with Ashley Hengen, human resources manager for PIC North America, to explore the intersection of human resilience and modern agricultural operations. As
In this episode of the Pork Podcast, host Jennifer Shike sits down with Joe Dykhuis of Dykhuis Farms in Holland, Mich. Although Dykhuis has deep roots in pork production, he’s not stuck in how things have always been don
In 2022, Maddison Caldwell shared a story of survival that resonated deeply across the pork industry and rural America. In honor of National Mental Health Month, host Jennifer Shike catches up with Maddison for a raw and
Dr. Anna Forseth didn’t just follow a path; she carved one. In this episode, National Pork Producers Council’s Director of Animal Health shares how her Montana upbringing forged the grit necessary to bridge the gap betwe
What does it take to move the needle in the pork industry? For North Carolina State University professor Mark Knauer, it takes the same discipline he learned wrestling under legendary coaches at Iowa State University: th
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After 20 years in the U.S. Army and multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Michael Williford was ready to retire—but he wasn't ready to slow down. In this episode, he shares his incredible journey from serving in
Every small decision matters. Whether Dusty Oedekoven, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Board, is talking about wrestling or swine health, he says progress starts with belief. He outlines the newly adopted path f
Dan Hamilton, senior director for product performance at PIC, explores the vital intersection of swine genetic innovation and personal resilience. He shares how digital phenotyping and AI are revolutionizing the industry
Building trust is key to retaining top talent in the pork industry. Melanie Langley, director of people care at Fine Swine, discusses how you can transform barn culture through empathy. Langley shares her three Ps framew
From the DC suburbs to the heart of Iowa, Harrison Furlow’s journey into the pork industry is anything but conventional. Discover why he believes producer-led advocacy is the key to a sustainable future in agriculture an
After a challenging 2023, Chet Mogler of Pig Hill Farms is shifting his focus from physical expansion to professionalizing operations through enhanced biosecurity and innovative grower incentives. Learn what’s happening
As Sylvester Stallone’s character Rocky says, “Life's not supposed to be sunshine and rainbows.” But Jennifer Tirey, Illinois Pork Producers Association executive director, points out what he has to say next about moving
Professors Bob Goodband and Mike Tokach are retiring after 30 years dedicated to the swine industry at Kansas State University. Discover how these legends prioritized people over publications, shaping the next generation
Chelsea Schminke Grieder, Director of Team Purebred, shares her unique and resilient journey on The PORK Podcast. Her path to leading the national youth swine organization was shaped by significant life experiences, incl
David Newman
Chief Medical Officer of Virtual Care · National Pork Board
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Hengen
PIC North America
1 appearance on this show
Joe Dykhuis
Dykhuis Farms
1 appearance on this show
Anna Forseth
National Pork Producers Council
1 appearance on this show
Mark Knauer
North Carolina State University
1 appearance on this show
Dusty Oedekoven
National Pork Board
1 appearance on this show
Dan Hamilton
PIC
1 appearance on this show
Melanie Langley
Fine Swine
1 appearance on this show
Harrison Furlow
Iowa Pork Producers Association
1 appearance on this show
Chet Mogler
Pig Hill Farms
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Tirey
Illinois Pork Producers Association
1 appearance on this show
Chelsea Schminke Grieder
Team Purebred
1 appearance on this show
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