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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
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News
Dairy Producers Face a Triple Squeeze From Milk, Feed and Beef Markets
Milk prices are stuck, feed costs are climbing and beef-on-dairy income is facing a new round of uncertainty, leaving dairy producers with plenty to watch this fall.
September 02, 2026 12:18 PM
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News
Chobani Bets $1.2B on Pennsylvania, Takes Over Keurig Dr Pepper Plant
Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in Pennsylvania could create a major new market for more than 3 billion lbs of milk while tapping into the growing demand for protein-rich dairy products.
September 01, 2026 12:31 PM
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Annual ryegrass can easily be identified by its shiny leaf backside.
Education
Annual Ryegrass Pulls Double Duty
Annual ryegrass can stretch an acre further, providing quality forage while also protecting the soil.
August 31, 2026 12:59 PM
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Education
Not All Farm Loss Comes With a Funeral
From struggling through a difficult season, selling the herd or watching a loved one lose their ability to farm through dementia, farm loss can look different for every family.
August 28, 2026 11:59 AM
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News
The Cull Cow Check Is Getting Bigger. Are You Protecting It?
With cull cow prices near historic highs, dairy producers have more beef revenue to protect and another reason to consider LRP coverage.
August 27, 2026 01:26 PM
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Education
Could Dirty Water Be Part of Your SCC Problem?
Water quality can affect more than intake, with bacterial loads in troughs and pipelines potentially contributing to herd health, SCC and milk production.
August 26, 2026 09:53 AM
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News
Before Dolly Parton Was a Star, She Was a Tennessee Farm Kid
“Dolly was a farmer just like her daddy. He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”
August 25, 2026 03:49 PM
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News
Feed and Fuel Costs Could Stand in the Way of a Fall Milk Rally
Feed and fuel costs are moving higher, raising new concerns for dairy margins heading into 2027.
August 25, 2026 12:31 PM
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Taylor Leach
The Manure Challenge promotes startup companies with innovative manure-management solutions.
News
COWS Act Could Bring New Manure Management Options to Farms
A proposed federal program could give dairy producers more options for managing manure while helping offset the cost of equipment, infrastructure and conservation practices.
August 24, 2026 12:05 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
If You Give a Kid a Heifer
A county fair heifer is more than an animal to show. She’s a partner in a journey that teaches kids patience, confidence and the dedication it takes to prepare.
August 21, 2026 08:45 AM
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News
A New Measure of Success: Time, Dirt and Family
After hardship reshaped their path, Dalton Farms built a business rooted in local food and the next generation.
August 20, 2026 07:21 AM
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Education
When Siblings Share the Farm but Not the Same Vision
When siblings build a farm together, the hardest decisions can come when their children, spouses and different visions for the future enter the picture.
August 19, 2026 02:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Beef-on-Dairy Cattle May Have More to Gain at Lighter Weights
New research suggests beef-on-dairy cattle may deliver their biggest feedlot advantage when they enter at lighter weights.
August 18, 2026 11:36 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Labor
Where Employee Training Gets Lost in the Shuffle
When employees come and go, keeping everyone trained can get tricky. But having the right tools can make it easier to keep training on track.
August 17, 2026 11:56 AM
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News
150 Water Buffalo, 3 Robots and a Different Kind of Dairy
Water buffalo, robots and a second chance come together at this unconventional British Columbia dairy.
August 14, 2026 12:59 PM
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