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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
Praise God for the goodness that being a farmer is — not because it is easy and not because it is always profitable, but because it gives us the eyes to see that an ordinary Tuesday can be the best day we have ever asked for.
One mile from home, our world shattered. We survived the wreckage, but it made one thing clear: Stop pushing pause and finalize your farm succession plan today. Your legacy depends on it.
Legendary Coach K once advised, “Be as tough as your mothers.” This message resonates deeply with those of us who grew up as farm kids, where our mothers proved to be the unsung heroes of our upbringing.
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Veterinary Services Laboratories have confirmed their first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy cattle herd in Nebraska.
This ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife shares that the difference between an accident and a tragedy is truly milliseconds.
Did you know there are six different ways to say piglet in Spanish? AI tools in language acquisition can’t replace the nuances and depth of human interaction and learning, Katie Dotterer says.
As immigration issues continue to be a significant concern for farmers nationwide, proactive measures and informed strategies are essential to minimize potential disruptions.
Livestock producers say thanks to veterinarians for being valued members of their team.
Brian Forrest of Maple Ridge Dairy near Stratford, Wisconsin, embodies a spirit of selflessness and resilience, as he has been an organ donor, not just once, but twice.
Shift your mindset towards positivity.