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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
In a recent Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, three leading dairy industry professionals shared their insights and perspectives about the biggest opportunities on the horizon for dairy producers.
Kathleen Wolfley with Ever.Ag spoke on a recent ‘Protect Your Profits’ webinar where she outlined many valuable insights, including five things dairy producers need to not only know, but also continue to keep a watchful eye on.
A once infamous Oregon ‘mega-dairy’ site has embarked on a new journey, signaling a shift away from its controversial past.
Two young dairy producers from opposite corners of the U.S. share what excites them the most about the future of the industry, what keeps them up at night and what tools and technologies they are leaning into to help propel their dairy operations forward.
Money management is demonstrated from one generation to the next. Open and ongoing communication about the farm’s financial blueprint can help the younger generation to develop a better understanding.
While the entire ag sector grapples with various challenges, declining grain prices are delivering a much-needed break for dairy producers.
Tough times lead to tough conversations. The question isn’t how do you plan to milk cows a year from now, but more likely how do you plan to milk cows decades from now?
Recognizing top dairy producers
Farmers cannot escape challenges, but they certainly can overcome adversity.
Aiming to inspire future food scientists and innovators by giving them a taste of working in the real world of food development
The Milk Production report showed a year-over-year decline of 0.7% across the 24 major States during May. According to Phil Plourd no real surprises came out of the report, but that better margins are on the horizon.
The dairy market remains in a complex landscape of shifting prices and fluctuating demand. Kathleen Wolfley with Ever.Ag says more positivity is coming into the marketplace as we look at late 2024 on into 2025.
When it comes to the Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry Report, 70% of respondents believe the dairy industry has future opportunities when it comes to innovation and processing.
A large percentage of dairies anticipate a need for accelerated resources and support across stewardship initiatives in the coming years. Noticeably, most lack resources for GHG and air quality metrics.
During a free Farm Journal State of the Dairy Industry webinar, leading experts will share their insights and perspectives on what the future of the dairy industry looks like and will explore every corner of dairy.