Karen Bohnert

East Moline

Dairy Editorial Director at Farm Journal Media

Dairy farm mom & wife! Passionate about family & cows! Believer in a higher power, in the beauty of good friends & the wholesomeness of the dairy industry!

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Articles

Dairy Industry's 2025 Optimism

3 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
Unlock The Creamy Future: Surplus Dairy Like Never Before

4 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

The U.S. dairy market is going through significant transformations, with emerging trends beginning to surface, according to Terrain dairy analyst Ben Laine. At the heart of these changes is the elevated fat content in U.S. farm milk, which has surpassed the requirements for cheese manufacturing and led to an oversupplied cream market. Understanding the Surplus: Fat vs.
The Big Debate Over Dairy Farm Expansion: Environmental Protection or Industry Hindrance?

5 days ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

In a move to protect the environment and preserve small, family-owned dairy farms, two state lawmakers from New York City are advocating for a ban on the expansion of dairy farms beyond 700 cows. Last week, Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, and Sen. Jabari Brisport, D-Brooklyn, introduced a bill targeting the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s ability to issue new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permits for large-scale dairies.
A Front Row Seat to the Revolutionary Transformation of Milk Production

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
Innovation, Sustainability and Growth

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

In a world rapidly evolving with new challenges and opportunities, the dairy industry stands poised for what lies ahead. Barb O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, highlighted these themes at the 2025 Dairy Sustainability Alliance Spring Meeting — where more than 200 organizations, 40 dairy farmer representatives of varying size, location and production styles and 53 first-time attendees gathered in Rosemont, Ill.
Milking New Opportunities: U.S. Dairy Gains Market Access in Costa Rica

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, the American dairy industry is celebrating a significant milestone as Costa Rica approves the first U.S. dairy facility under a new streamlined approval process. This progressive step is expected to enhance market access for U.S. dairy producers, signaling a positive trend in dissolving non-tariff barriers, a commitment upheld by the Trump administration.
Bel Brands USA Expands Brookings Facility

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

South Dakota’s dairy industry is experiencing significant growth, with Bel Brands USA helping lead the charge through a major expansion of its Brookings facility. The development underscores South Dakota’s status as one of the fastest-growing dairy states in the U.S.Bel Brands is set to double its production capacity with a 100,000-square-foot addition at its plant. This expansion is not just about boosting output; it also promises job creation and increased demand for dairy farming.
A Promising Horizon for U.S. Dairy

1 week ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
Dairy’s Time is Now

2 weeks ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Editor’s Note: This is one article in a series that is included in the 2025 Farm Journal’s State of the Dairy Industry report. The full 16-page report will appear in the May/June issues of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly and will be published in this space over the next several weeks. To download the full report for free click here.
The Indy 500's Iconic Milk Celebration

2 weeks ago | dairyherd.com | Karen Bohnert

Each Memorial Day weekend, the heartland of America vibrates with excitement as engines roar to life for the world’s largest motor sports event. This is the Indianapolis 500, an enduring spectacle not only celebrated for its heart-stopping race but also for its charming victory tradition: the milk celebration. As the Indy cars blaze across the asphalt at breakneck speeds, anticipation swells for the winner’s dramatic splash in the victory circle.