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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.

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U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington.
Policy
Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into Law
The president has signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. schools for the first time in more than a decade.
January 14, 2026 03:08 PM
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Dairy Business News
Will Dairy Margin Coverage Deliver Payments in 2026? Analysts Say Yes
With milk prices under pressure and global supply weighing on margins, analysts say Dairy Margin Coverage is likely to provide early financial support for producers in 2026.
January 14, 2026 11:16 AM
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Milk Prices
DMC Enrollment Opens for 2026, Now with Expanded Coverage
Enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage program opens Jan. 12 with expanded Tier 1 coverage, new production history rules and discounted multiyear premiums following improvements made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
January 13, 2026 02:20 PM
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Dairy Business News
The New Age of Beef-on-Dairy is Here
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
January 12, 2026 07:00 AM
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News
Butter Sculpture Celebrates 250 Years of American History
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is spreading the celebration of 250 years of American history with its signature butter sculpture.
January 09, 2026 09:14 AM
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Semi trucks preparing to drop off cattle.
Education
Life on the Highway: A Road Map for Better Beef-on-Dairy Calf Transport
Proper care and early colostrum set beef-on-dairy calves up for success during their first journey.
January 08, 2026 01:19 PM
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Labor
How to Handle Tension Before it Becomes Conflict
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
January 07, 2026 03:55 PM
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Dairy Production
Fewer Heifers Mean Higher Stakes for Reproduction
When replacement heifers are limited, every pregnancy counts.
January 06, 2026 11:53 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Prepping Dairies for the Return of the New World Screwworm
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect herds from New World screwworm before it reaches the U.S.
January 05, 2026 03:22 PM
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Education
Dairy’s Place in a New Health Era
As consumer health goals shift toward protein, gut health and personalized wellness, new research is positioning dairy as a versatile, science-backed fit for nearly every health journey.
December 31, 2025 08:04 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
Protein Demand Pushes Growth in the Dairy Case
Protein is driving growth in dairy, with yogurt, cottage cheese and even high-protein ice cream gaining popularity.
December 30, 2025 03:11 PM
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Taylor Leach
Flocks ranging in size from 1,000 to 100,000 birds may travel together. Dairies and feedlots are popular destinations because of easily accessible shelter and feed sources.
Education
How to Keep Birds Out of Barns
Keeping birds away helps safeguard feed quality and reduce disease risk for your herd.
December 29, 2025 11:52 AM
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Dairy Business News
Is Dairy Headed Into Another Down Year?
Milk prices are likely to stay flat into 2026 as growing milk supplies and beef-on-dairy incentives outweigh steady demand, keeping margins tight and buyers on the sidelines.
December 22, 2025 09:29 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
Five Trends Shaping How Consumers See Cheese in 2026
As consumer priorities shift in 2026, five trends are shaping how shoppers choose and enjoy cheese.
December 19, 2025 03:22 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Policy
Whole Milk is Back! Congress Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Congress has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing a 2012 restriction and allowing schools to offer whole and 2% milk again (pending the president’s signature).
December 15, 2025 02:35 PM
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