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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
While 2022 offers a sigh of relief with higher milk prices, input costs are still considerably higher than the last time producers saw $20 plus prices. Experts emphasize understanding your costs to capitalize on margins.
Producers can expect to see an increase in whole cottonseed supply this year. According to the USDA’s December cotton and wool outlet report, production is estimated at a 25% increase from the 2020 crop year.
Joe Burrow might be best known for his strong arm that is leading his team to the Super Bowl. However, the NFL quarterback is also taking advantage of the spotlight to help draw much needed attention to food insecurity.
Consumers are asking more than “Where’s the beef,” the slogan for the fast-food chain, Wendy’s, that debuted in the 1980s. Consumers now want to know where a piece of beef came from and the story behind it.
Enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage programs has been extended to March 25, 2022. The enrollment for 2022 DMC is currently at 48% of the 2021 program year enrollment.
Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) brought home nearly half of the National Dairy Quality Awards, with 21 of their member farms being nationally recognized.
Northeasterners know the drill. Snowplows and shovels are essential to survive the winter months. Last week, people from parts of New England were shoveling snow, as the “bomb cyclone” storm made its feisty impact.
Labor shortages are all-to-common and dairy farms across the U.S. have been feeling the pinch. Roger Herrera understands all too well the constant labor headache, but he is committed to become the employer of choice.
Key points on how dairy producers can prepare for the winter storm warning that is excepted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large part of the U.S.
The USDA’s Ag Prices reported that there will be no Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) payments for December milk. The Income Over Feed Costs calculated to be $9.53/cwt., $0.03 above the maximum coverage level of $9.50.
New York ranks fourth in the nation for milk production. If the recent state board recommendations are approved by the state labor commissioner, New York will also rank in phasing in a 40-hour overtime threshold.
The strain of the labor pool facing agriculture is evident. At the IDFA Dairy Forum, its President and CEO, Michael Dykes made the prediction that Congress will pass immigration reform in the next five years.
Opening a milk check that surpasses $20, a price not seen since 2014, gives producers reasons to cheer. However, most producers wonder if this is all too good to be true and how long will the good times roll.
Two dairy producers on opposite sides of the country talk about the challenges that face them, how technology will play a role in the future and what excites them about the future of dairy.
James Weber returned home to his family’s vacant farm and began milking 130 Jersey cows in 2014. With a focus on sustainability, the young dairy farmer has been able to thrive in an industry that is anything but easy.