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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.

Latest Stories
Robert F. Kennedy Hearing Jan 29
Policy
RFK Jr.: Friend or Foe to the Dairy Industry?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
February 27, 2025 09:49 AM
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Milk50
New Products
DFA Launches New Milk50, a First-of-its-Kind Low-Calorie Fluid Milk
There’s a new, first-of-its-kind, dairy product hitting store shelves this year. And it’s sure to resonate with consumers who are calorie-conscious.
February 21, 2025 01:00 PM
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beef dairy cross calves
Dairy Production
Which Beef-on-Dairy Market Strategy is Best for You?
As market conditions fluctuate, dairy farmers have reached a crossroad – do they sell beef-on-dairy crossbreds as newborns, weaned calves, or raise them all the way to finish?
February 20, 2025 10:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
CentralStar Cooperative Expands DHI and Milk-Analysis Services Following Heart of America Merger
CentralStar Cooperative recently announced that it is expanding its Dairy Herd Information (DHI) and milk-analysis services following a unanimous merger vote by Heart of America, expanding service to more than 2,070 farms and 700,000 cows in 15 states.
February 19, 2025 12:00 PM
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Joaquin Vasquez_Employee of Excellence Winner
Labor
Leading By Example: How this Employee Became the Best in the Business by Being Genuine
Joaquin Vasquez’s authentic leadership earns him the Employee of Excellence Award.
February 18, 2025 07:00 AM
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Beef-on-Dairy Calves_Trey Cambern
Dairy Production
Rising Beef Prices and Demand Fuel Big Change for the Dairy Industry
The beef cattle industry is evolving, and dairy producers are playing a pivotal role in that transformation.
February 13, 2025 09:30 AM
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Milk Parlor Dairy_Trey Cambern
Milk Prices
Latest Milk Production Report Reveals Declining Cow Numbers and Falling Milk Prices for 2025
U.S. milk production is not off to a record-setting start now that 2025 is underway.
February 12, 2025 01:49 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
Dairy Production
Beef-on-Dairy: A Critical Solution to the Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
With native cattle numbers still under pressure, beef-on-dairy crossbreds are providing the industry with a critical supply of cattle.
February 05, 2025 10:04 AM
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Taylor Leach
Holstein cows
Dairy Production
Milk Production Declines in December as Per-Cow Output Slips
Milk production in the 24 major states continued its downward trend in December, totaling 18.0 billion lbs., a 0.4% decline from the previous year.
January 29, 2025 11:16 AM
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Milk_Canva
Dairy Business News
Navigating 2025: What Lies Ahead for the U.S. Dairy Industry?
As 2025 begins, the dairy industry finds itself navigating shifting trade dynamics, volatile markets, and evolving consumer preferences.
January 28, 2025 08:00 AM
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Bryne Dairy, located in DeWitt, N.Y., is planning to expand its Ultra Dairy Plant to grow its packaging capability and create at least 20 new jobs.
Dairy Business News
New York Dairy Company Plans Big, $120M Expansion
Byrne Dairy, a New York dairy company located in Syracuse, is moving forward with a $120 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cortlandville.
January 16, 2025 09:00 AM
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Culture Made Vermont announces new processing plant.
Milk Prices
Milk Production Forecasts Cut For 2024 And 2025: Will Prices See Any Growth?
Milk production forecasts for 2024 and 2025 have been reduced due to lower cow inventories and slower output growth per cow, according to the latest WASDE report.
January 10, 2025 03:11 PM
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Bird flu in cows casts shadow on state fairs
Education
California Issues New Ban on Dairy Cattle and Poultry Shows in Response to H5N1 Bird Flu
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza. The ban will remain in place until the outbreak is under control—here’s what you need to know.
January 09, 2025 10:42 AM
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Dairy Business News
Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects
When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
January 08, 2025 02:28 PM
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Heifers in a feedline.
Education
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips You Need to Know
When dairy farmers think about animals impacted by cold stress, calves are often the first that come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that cold stress doesn’t just affect calves—it can also significantly impact heifers.
January 03, 2025 11:51 AM
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