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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
As we venture further into 2025, the dairy industry faces significant challenges and opportunities. Phil Plourd, the President of Ever.Ag Insights, highlights three pivotal stories shaping the market landscape this year: exports, milk production growth and consumer demand.
The 2025 International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Forum in San Antonio, Texas, set the stage for discussions about the future direction of the dairy industry. Michael Dykes, IDFA president and CEO outlined five opportunities to unlock the industry’s limitless potential.
The U.S. dairy industry faces a pivotal moment as it contends with both gripping challenges and promising prospects amidst fluctuating global market dynamics.
As the nation grapples with immigration policy debates, the livelihoods of those within the dairy sector hang in balance, underscoring the urgent need for balanced reform that considers both economic imperatives and humanitarian values.
Spearheaded by U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA), alongside Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA), this bipartisan, bicameral effort aims to allow both unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be served to students during their school meals.
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As dairy farmers, your voice is important. Your experiences and perspectives are invaluable in compiling information that accurately reflects the current state of the industry and where it is headed.
As the dairy industry navigates evolving challenges, the bond between processors and producers is more significant than ever
Many of us start thinking about ways to improve our fitness and health now that the New Year has begun. The usual advice from experts is to get moving. But when it comes to getting financially fit, sitting down might just be your best bet.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has unveiled a pivotal final rule that amends the uniform pricing formulas for all eleven Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs).
As we look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of 2025, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is once again opening the doors for enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.
The Chief Economist for the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Peter Vitaliano reflects on the changes he has observed over his tenure and shared his vision for the future of the industry.
2025 IDFA Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award winner bridges tradition and innovation.
We celebrate the spirit of our everyday farm life, marked by love, loyalty, and the unspoken bond between humans and their canine companions.
Writing and recounting the journeys of dairy farmers from across the nation has been a substantial blessing. These stories are more than just accounts of labor; they are testimonies of passion, ingenuity, and a commitment to a way of life that feeds the nation.