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Taylor Leach Hildebrandt

Taylor Leach

Assistant Editor of Dairy

Taylor Leach is the Assistant Editor of Dairy Herd Management and Milk Business Quarterly, blending her background in journalism and dairy farming. Raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, she now farms in Wisconsin with her husband. She is actively involved in cattle showing and agricultural advocacy.

Latest Stories
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Opinion
New Mom on the Farm: Learning to Step Back and Watch
Becoming a mom hasn’t taken me away from the farm. It’s changed how I belong to it.
November 13, 2025 12:18 PM
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Taylor Leach
Operation Got Milk
Dairy Business News
$390,000 Cheddar Theft: Six Arrested in London Artisanal Cheese Fraud
Six people have been arrested after a sophisticated scam last October tricked Neal’s Yard Dairy into handing over more than 24 tons of high-end cheddar, valued at around $390,000.
August 18, 2025 01:19 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Production
It’s Time to Go Back to the Feedbunk Managment Basics
Focusing on the fundamentals of feedbunk practices is often all it takes to support healthier, more productive cows.
August 15, 2025 04:33 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
5 Questions to Consider Before You Invest in New Technology
A smart technology purchase starts with asking the right questions — so you can invest with confidence instead of impulse.
August 13, 2025 09:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
Cinnamon Ridge Dairy
Education
Do Trained Heifers Really Perform Better With Robots?
Giving heifers some practice time with an automated milking system before calving could help them adapt faster and boost milk production during the first few weeks of lactation.
August 12, 2025 11:48 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Flavored Milk in Schools Now Has Nearly 60% Less Added Sugar Just in Time for the New School Year
U.S. dairy processors have reduced added sugars in flavored milk by nearly 60% as part of a broader industry effort to improve child nutrition in schools.
August 07, 2025 02:08 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Labor
3 Big Leadership Myths You Need to Bust
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
August 07, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
A Unique, Hands-On Approach to Training Tomorrow’s Dairy Veterinarians
With fewer young professionals entering large animal medicine, the University of Vermont’s CREAM Program offers a unique, hands-on approach to preparing the next generation of dairy veterinarians through real-world experience.
August 06, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
How Fast Can You Milk A Cow? A New Genetic Tool Measures Milking Speed
Launching in August, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding’s new Milking Speed PTA offers U.S. producers an objective, high-heritability tool to select for faster-milking cows.
August 05, 2025 10:54 AM
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Taylor Leach
Corn Silage
Education
Silage Season Is No Time for Silly Safety Shortcuts
Silage harvest moves fast, and so do the risks. Clear communication and thoughtful preparation can help keep crews safe and the season on track.
August 05, 2025 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Get Ready for Go-Time: How to Know When it’s Time to Harvest Silage
Silage harvest success starts long before the chopper rolls, with early planning, plant monitoring and team coordination key to capturing high-quality feed.
August 01, 2025 11:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
Upstate Niagara Cooperative to Close Rochester Dairy Plant by End of 2025
Citing declining milk demand as the reason for the move, UNC says the facility’s production will be absorbed by other plants in the cooperative’s network.
July 31, 2025 05:25 PM
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Taylor Leach
Milk Business Awards
Dairy Business News
Recognizing the Best in Dairy: Apply Now for the 2025 MILK Business Awards
The 2025 MILK Business Awards are your chance to earn national recognition, share your story and win a trip to the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas! Apply or nominate a standout young leader, tech-driven farm or exceptional employee by Aug. 11.
July 31, 2025 10:42 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Policy
Senators Reintroduce DAIRY PRIDE Act to Crack Down on Misleading Dairy Labels
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reintroduced the DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2025, aiming to stop plant-based products from using dairy terms and require the FDA to enforce labeling standards that protect dairy farmers and prevent consumer confusion.
July 30, 2025 10:41 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Not All Milk Fever is the Same
Knowing the different forms of milk fever and when they’re most likely to show up can help you and your team catch problems early, fine-tune prevention strategies and keep fresh cows on their feet from the start.
July 29, 2025 12:15 PM
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