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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThere’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.
The Pork Podcast is hosted by Farm Journal. The show has published 62 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Tough Markets Ahead? How Pork Producers Are Preparing for 2027 | State of the Pork Industry Report" (23 October 2026, 4 minutes), "The Pork Podcast: Andy Rash: The Power of Asking ‘What If?’| Episode 56" (25 September 2026, 48 minutes), and "The Pork Podcast: Hyatt Frobose: Modern Stockmanship in Tech-Driven Barns | Episode 55" (15 September 2026, 54 minutes).
The Pork Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 62 episodes.
Booking probability for The Pork Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pork Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pork Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Farm Journal hosts The Pork Podcast, a business podcast with 62 episodes published.
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With economic headwinds looming and margin pressure projected into 2027, what should pork producers be doing right now to protect the bottom line without sacrificing herd health? In this quarterly installment of the...
In modern pork production, market swings, rapid tech shifts and sheer volumes of data can quickly become overwhelming. How do the best leaders cut through the noise, embrace the chaos, and ask the bold questions that...
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If you ask Dr. Hyatt Frobose what he wants written on his headstone someday, it isn’t corporate titles—it’s simply "Stockman." In this candid and thought-provoking conversation, Jennifer Shike catches...
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What can a 25-year trial lawyer, a University of Chicago MBA, and a former coal mining executive teach us about the future of the pork industry? A lot more than you might think. In this episode of The PORK Podcast...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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<p>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...
<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
<p>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...
<p>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...
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<p>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...
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senior director for product performance, Cypress County
executive director, Illinois Pork Producers Association
University Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University
author of Market Eminence and host of the Selling Show podcast, United States Concealed Carry Association
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