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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, Karen initially thought she’d leave agriculture behind, but eventually realized her heart belonged in the industry. Her editorial career spans 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.

As the anchor and host of AgDay TV, Clinton Griffiths is one of the most recognized voices in American agriculture. With a career spanning over two decades in agricultural broadcasting and journalism, Clinton serves as a primary source of news, markets, and weather for producers across the country.

Michelle Rook is a national agricultural reporter and market analyst for Farm Journal’s AgDay and U.S. Farm Report, and she is the host of Markets Now. With expertise in commodity markets, grain trading, and agricultural journalism, she delivers daily market updates and analysis to farmers nationwide. She earned the NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year award and the prestigious Doan Excellence in Reporting Award.

Angie Stump Denton is the editorial lead for Drovers, bringing a third-generation cattle producer’s perspective to the beef industry. From breeding to calving and weaning to markets, her expertise provides producers with actionable, day-to-day insights. Her reporting on critical animal health issues, including New World screwworm, extends beyond the science to the ranch gate. Dedicated to the resilience of the U.S. cattle industry, Angie’s work bridges the gap between the headlines and practical management, helping producers protect their herds and ensure profitability.

The technology, marketed as FerAppease in the U.S., can be used in beef and dairy animals. Economic analysis, depending on the production stage of use, offers an ROI of 20:1 to 30:1.

As the brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK and host of “The PORK Podcast,” Jennifer Shike pairs her deep animal science expertise with a heart for the people in the pork industry. Her work is a vital resource on swine health and biosecurity, reporting on threats such as PRRS, PED and African swine fever. By keeping a close watch on national and state policy, she translates trade deals, California’s Proposition 12, environmental regulations and farm bill updates into what they mean for American pork producers.

Christina Herrick serves as the produce editor for The Packer, where she provides in-depth coverage of the fresh produce industry. With a keen focus on the economic realities facing growers, packers and shippers, she explores the complexities of agricultural labor and the rising costs of production. Herrick is a leading voice on new technologies transforming specialty crop farming. As host of The Packer podcast, she engages with industry leaders and offers essential insights for stakeholders navigating the evolving landscape of today’s fresh produce industry.

Margy Eckelkamp is the brand leader for Farm Journal’s Top Producer and The Daily Scoop, specializing in business reporting for CEO farmers and agricultural professionals. She provides actionable intelligence to help operations navigate farmland dynamics, diversified revenue streams and overall profitability. Margy’s expertise spans regulatory and EPA issues, ag retail trends and tech innovations – topics she explores in depth on The Scoop podcast. Her nuanced analysis of modern business management ensures agricultural leaders are equipped to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing economic landscape.