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Karen Bohnert

Dairy Editorial Director

Karen Bohnert is the Dairy Editorial Director at Farm Journal, overseeing Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly since 2021. A lifelong advocate for dairy, Karen draws from both professional expertise and personal experience—she and her husband operate Bohnert Jerseys, a 750-cow dairy in East Moline, Illinois.

Raised on a dairy farm in Oregon, her editorial career spans freelance journalism and roles at organizations like Swiss Valley Farms and the American Jersey Cattle Association. She was named a Distinguished Alumni Leader by the Holstein Foundation.

Latest Stories
The U.S. dairy industry, driven by substantial investments and shifting consumer preferences, is poised for significant growth in the coming years.
Amanda Freund, a Connecticut dairy farmer is headed to “Shark Tank,” where she aims to propel her creation, CowPots, into the mainstream.
This young Kansas dairy farmer’s dual passions for education and agriculture unite to contribute richly to her community and her family’s legacy.
Zonneveld Dairies, Inc., a 10,000-cow dairy operation in California provides valuable insights from their experience navigating HPAI.
The nation’s largest milk-producing state, home to 1.71 million milk cows, is navigating a series of challenges that add layers of complexity, costs and concerns for producers.
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The February data shows the number of milk cows on farms in the 24 major States has increased to 8.96 million head.
A recent agreement reinforces the bond between the dairy industries of the U.S. and Guatemala, fostering growth, and ensuring consumer benefit across borders.
Chobani recently announced a noteworthy expansion project for their Twin Falls, Idaho plant, which is already recognized as the largest yogurt factory globally.
With the drive to improve, Wiebren Jonkman, a visionary young dairy producer, purchased a Merced, California dairy and transformed it into a beacon of modern agricultural success.
As we navigate the milk market’s changing dynamics in 2025, stakeholders must remain vigilant and proactive.
The U.S. bovine semen industry’s resurgence in 2024 signifies more than just a recovery. It represents a transformative wave of growth that is poised to impact livestock reproduction on a global scale.
In a significant stride for both the dairy industry and local community development, Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. recently inaugurated their cheese and whey processing facility in Dodge City, Kansas.
Amanda Buschor’s journey back to her family’s Wisconsin farm exemplifies the dynamic interplay between time-honored practices and game-changing technology.
The ongoing discourse between the U.S. and Canada underscores a critical need for diplomatic negotiations to address trade barriers.