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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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GEA_Batch Milking
Dairy Production
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Robotic Batch-Style Milking Technology
A new approach to automated milking is gaining traction in the industry – robotic batch-style milking.
August 14, 2024 05:19 PM
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Taylor Leach
cheese
Dairy Business News
Grande Cheese Breaks Ground on Acquired Foremost Facility, Plans New Renovation
This Wisconsin cheese manufacturer recently broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot expansion project to a former Foremost plant it acquired early last year.
July 31, 2024 10:47 AM
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Taylor Leach
Michigan Milk Producers Association truck
Dairy Business News
New York Dairy Cooperative Plans New $150 Million Expansion
Upstate Niagara Cooperative is planning a $150 million expansion in West Seneca, New York, to meet an “insatiable” demand for cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
July 30, 2024 02:46 PM
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Olympic Athletes_Dairy
Education
These Three Spectacular Olympians are Big Champions for Dairy
Whether they refuel their bodies with the power of real milk or work on a dairy farm themselves, all three of these Olympic athletes have one thing in common – they are big supporters of dairy.
July 25, 2024 03:37 PM
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beef dairy cross calves
Dairy Production
Want to Boost Your Beef-on-Dairy Calf’s Value? Know Their Health Status
While even average crossbred animals are bringing a decent profit, healthy, well-grown calves are worth top dollar.
July 12, 2024 04:54 PM
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Data overwhelming
Dairy Business News
Facility Focus: The Five Musts of Managing Data
Mastering the intricacies of data management has become a vital role on today’s operations.
July 09, 2024 03:08 PM
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USDA
Dairy Business News
USDA Finally Releases New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations
The USDA has finally issued it’s Recommended Decision proposing to amend the uniform pricing formulas applicable in all 11 Federal milk marketing orders
July 02, 2024 02:30 PM
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Taylor Leach
Barb Peterson Sunrise Veterinary Services by Dylan Voyles - milk sampling dairy cows for H5N1 avian flu 05-01-2024 near Amarillo Texas - milk sample milk vial
Dairy Business News
USDA Opens Applications for New HPAI H5N1 Milk Loss Assistance
The USDA will now begin accepting applications for H5N1 milk loss assistance.
July 01, 2024 03:08 PM
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Taylor Leach
Reuters Marketplace - Imago Sports Pictures
Education
This Vermont Dairy Farmer Turned into an Epic Track Star - Now She’s Heading to the Olympics Again!
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned track star, has booked her ticket to the summer Olympics once again.
June 26, 2024 11:34 AM
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Taylor Leach
Census State of Dairy
Dairy Business News
Where is the Milk Actually Coming From? Herd Sizes And Locations See Big Change
“Growth in the number of larger herds will persist, but smaller farms will continue to exist in sizable numbers.”
June 23, 2024 02:32 PM
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Employee Housing
Labor
Does Your Employee Housing Check These 5 Important Boxes?
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
June 19, 2024 08:00 AM
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semi truck
Education
The Five Cow Transportation Tips You Need to Know During Hot Weather
Cows still need to be handled during the hottest days of the year. Thus, taking the time to conduct a quick refresher on animal handling during hot weather is a necessary practice for you and your team.
June 17, 2024 08:00 AM
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Barb Peterson Sunrise Veterinary Services by Dylan Voyles - dairy cow blood samples testing H5N1 avian flu blood vial milk vial
Education
Wisconsin Will Now Require a Negative HPAI Test in Order to Exhibit Dairy Cows at Fairs and Shows - What Producers Need to Know
The state of Wisconsin is now requiring a negative highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) test in order for exhibitors to showcase lactating dairy cows at local fairs and exhibitions within the state.
June 12, 2024 04:22 PM
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Taylor Leach
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center
Education
USDA Partners with UW-Madison, Breaks Ground on a Spectacular New Dairy Research Facility
The new facility will house robotic milking systems, chambers for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, an advanced animal nutrition unit and state-of-the-art laboratories for agronomy and dairy science.
June 11, 2024 01:04 PM
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Dairy Herd Management NextGen
Labor
The 5 Important Skill Sets Every Herdsperson Needs to Know
Know what it takes to become a high-level leader.
June 10, 2024 01:03 PM
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