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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
Now that harvest is wrapped up and the holidays just past, farmers must redirect some of their time. And, especially with higher milk prices, experts advise to meet with your accountant and lender to conduct tax prep work.
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Phil Plourd, president of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights the complexity in deciphering the USDA’s latest Milk Production report for the second month in succession. The narrative isn’t straightforward when external factors such as geographical variances and animal health issues come into play.
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In an age where the dairy industry faces constant challenges, some voices rise above the rest to advocate for its goodness and vitality. Nate Chittenden is one such voice. As a third-generation dairy farmer, Chittenden recently shared his insights and experiences, unveiling the often-hidden struggles of dairy farming.
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One-on-one interview with Shawn Dyal
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