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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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News
Dairy Manure Could Become a New Source of Jet Fuel
Could dairy manure help fuel the next generation of air travel? A California company says it has successfully turned biogas from a dairy digester into sustainable aviation fuel.
June 15, 2026 11:30 AM
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Is the Global Milk Boom Running Out of Steam?
Global milk production growth is starting to slow after a long period of expansion, with output in the Big-7 export regions showing signs it has peaked.
June 15, 2026 07:54 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Rendering Truck Spill Causes Messy Traffic Jam in Wisconsin
A rendering truck’s sudden stop to avoid a disabled vehicle led to a messy spill of animal byproducts on a Wisconsin interstate.
June 12, 2026 01:49 PM
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News
From Farm Kid to Next-Generation Owner: The Rise of 10th Generation Dairyman YouTube Star
While building ownership in his family’s dairy, Eric Weaver has also built a following of more than 450,000 subscribers by sharing everyday life on the farm through YouTube.
June 11, 2026 02:14 PM
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Labor
How TN Visas are Changing Who Gets Hired to Lead Dairy Farms
As dairy farms look for new ways to hire skilled managers, some are turning to TN visas to bring in trained talent and strengthen leadership across their teams.
June 11, 2026 11:50 AM
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Generations on the Farm
News
One Chance to Get It Right: Shifting Succession Planning from Fear to Action
Succession planning often gets pushed aside. But the decisions made in the next 90 days can shape ownership, leadership and the future of the operation.
June 09, 2026 03:39 PM
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News
Raw Milk Linked to Nearly 60 Illnesses in Idaho
Nearly 60 people in Idaho have fallen ill in a raw milk–linked outbreak, with 45 cases confirmed as Campylobacter infections.
June 05, 2026 12:11 PM
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Education
Make the Most of Your Midyear Money Decisions
Conducting a midyear financial check-in for your operation can help you spot money hiccups early, tweak plans and stay on track for a stronger finish to the year.
June 05, 2026 11:00 AM
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News
New World Screwworm Has Landed: What Dairy Farms Need to Prepare For
The first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades has dairy producers preparing for a pest that can turn a small wound into a serious animal health threat.
June 04, 2026 01:37 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
73% of Americans Buy Cheese Every Time They Shop
A new survey finds 73% of Americans always or often buy cheese when they shop, with most saying they view it as both a favorite food and a convenient source of protein.
June 04, 2026 08:30 AM
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News
Beef-on-Dairy Revenue Has Quadrupled in Four Years. Is It the Saving Grace for Today’s Soft Milk Prices?
Strong milk production and softer cheese values are pressuring milk prices, but beef-on-dairy revenue has become a major counterweight in farm income.
June 03, 2026 11:34 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
How AI-Powered Barns Could Cut Water Use by Up to 70%
As heat stress season ramps up, AI-powered barn systems could help dairies’ cooling efforts while reducing water and energy costs.
June 02, 2026 10:28 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Cull Cow and Calf Risk Protection Gets a Major Upgrade Under LRP
USDA is expanding LRP coverage for cull cows and beef-on-dairy calves, giving dairy producers more ways to protect beef-driven revenue.
June 01, 2026 01:36 PM
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News
Idaho Milk Products Begins Production at New Ice Cream and Blending Facility
The new facility in Jerome brings ice cream manufacturing and dry blending together under one roof.
May 29, 2026 02:58 PM
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News
The Balancing Act Behind Beef-on-Dairy Carcass Size
Beef-on-dairy cattle are getting bigger and more valuable, but the industry’s push for heavier carcasses is creating a balancing act between profitability, cattle health and steaks consumers still want to put on the grill.
May 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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