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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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Education
How to Keep Good Hay From Going Bad: Barn Storage Tips That Protect its Quality and Value
Protecting your hay’s quality and value doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be monitored.
June 13, 2025 04:00 PM
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2025 Dairy Delivers report from the International Dairy Foods Association
Dairy Business News
Dairy Powers America: New Report Shows $780B Economic Impact
A new 2025 report from the International Dairy Foods Association shows the U.S. dairy industry supports over 3 million jobs and generates nearly $780 billion in economic impact, highlighting dairy’s powerful role in communities nationwide.
June 12, 2025 10:30 PM
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Dairy Business News
The Kids Aren’t Coming Back to the Farm – Now What?
If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.
June 11, 2025 02:00 PM
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Dairy Business News
Why Strong Milk Prices May Block DMC Payments This Year
Unless milk prices take an unexpected dive or feed costs jump significantly, 2025 appears to be following the playbook of years like 2022 or 2024: margins get tighter, but not tight enough to trigger substantial DMC support.
June 10, 2025 10:26 AM
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Dairy Business News
Growing Pains and Big Gains: A Wisconsin Dairy’s Fast-Paced Journey From 70 Cows to 700
When Perry Baeten took over operation of his family dairy, he knew in order to survive, they also had to grow, get lean and become more efficient — even if that meant spending more money to make it happen. Here’s how Baeten turned his dreams into reality.
June 09, 2025 10:42 AM
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Dairy Business News
Burn Bright, Not Out: Avoiding Leadership Fatigue on the Farm
Farm leaders often run on empty trying to do it all, but sustainable leadership means protecting your own well-being so you can keep showing up for your team and operation for the long haul.
June 04, 2025 12:04 PM
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Policy
A Big Step Toward Better Milk Options for Kids
The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a major step toward restoring whole and 2% milk options in schools.
June 03, 2025 04:55 PM
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Policy
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms Take Effect
Over the weekend, the most sweeping updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders in over two decades officially took effect, impacting how milk is priced across all 11 orders nationwide.
June 03, 2025 11:07 AM
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Dairy Production
The Hidden Cost of Heat Stress on the Unborn Calf
Protecting the future performance of the herd starts with cooling the cows who are carrying it.
June 02, 2025 10:05 AM
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Education
Improving Calf Health Starts with Better Prepartum Cow Nutrition
What a cow eats and how she’s cared for before calving can shape her calf’s health, resilience and productivity for years to come.
May 28, 2025 03:25 PM
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Dairy Business News
Daisy Brand Breaks Ground on New $676M Iowa Facility
Daisy Brand has officially broken ground on a new $676 million dairy processing facility in Boone, Iowa, marking the company’s largest expansion to date.
May 23, 2025 11:00 AM
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Winners Circle
Dairy Business News
Indy 500 Drivers Choose Their Milk Ahead of the 109th Race
Ahead of the 109th Indianapolis 500, drivers have made their traditional milk selections — whole, 2% or fat-free — for a chance to take part in one of racing’s most iconic victory celebrations.
May 22, 2025 02:17 PM
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Dairy Business News
Milk Output Climbs in April on Bigger Herds, Better Yields
U.S. milk production climbed 1.5% in April, marking the strongest year-over-year increase since 2022, fueled by larger herds and modest gains in cow productivity.
May 22, 2025 09:31 AM
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Exports
Global Cheese Appetite is Powering Growth for U.S. Dairy
Global demand for U.S. cheese is accelerating, driven by expanding international markets and evolving consumer tastes. At the same time, trade negotiations and tariff policies remain key factors shaping the future of dairy exports.
May 21, 2025 01:53 PM
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Dairy Business News
USDA Forecasts Higher Milk Output, Softer Prices in 2026
Producers could face weaker prices as rising supplies outpace demand and weigh on dairy markets.
May 12, 2025 03:05 PM
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