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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
With beef cattle herds at a 75-year low, the cow-calf side hustle has sent dairy replacement prices over $4,000, forcing producers to choose between instant beef checks and the future of the herd.
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“No beef equals no margin.” Discover how GLP-1 drugs, crossbred calves and the “Californication” of China’s diet are dictating U.S. dairy profitability in 2026.
After decades in a legislative blind spot, new federal guidance finally opens the H-2A visa program to dairy farmers, offering critical relief amid rising border enforcement.
The carbon gold rush has stalled. With margins shrinking and payouts low, dairy farmers are ditching “green tape” for efficiency that actually pays.
As five states take the lead in U.S. milk production, a digital revolution and a surge in the Great Plains are reshaping the industry to meet record-breaking global demand.
With more than half of producers lacking a succession plan and 25% set to retire by 2031, the dairy industry faces a succession cliff that threatens to erase family legacies and vital operational knowledge.
Jordy was more than a pet; he was a partner, coworker and the steady soul of our farm for 10 years. We honor the legacy of a dog who lived for the work and loved us through every season.
From 1776 homesteads to the modern dairy of 2026, discover how 250 years of American dairy innovation have transformed the family farm into a global leader in nutrition.
By balancing grit, family ground rules and a 100-stall rotary expansion, Kate Musselman is transforming her grandparents’ 30-cow legacy into a 4,500-cow powerhouse in Martinsburg, Pa.
Data from Farm Journal highlights the critical aspects of biosecurity that producers must address to defend against mounting biological and trade threats.
By using a formal offer, we transitioned our son from “helping out” to a professional partner, valuing his expertise in securing our dairy’s future.
As the data flood outpaces the clock, dairy producers are outsourcing their intuition to advisers who can turn high-tech sensor points into real-world margin protection.
After a season of financial sacrifice, Darigold’s strategic pivot into specialty proteins with Actus Nutrition marks a new era of stability and high-value growth for its farmer-owners.