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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
Keeping the Farm Together Takes More Than a Will
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
August 12, 2026 01:44 PM
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Feed Markets Are Getting Less Friendly for Dairy
Milk prices may be finding stability, but rising feed costs and plentiful global milk supplies could put more pressure on dairy margins heading into 2027.
August 11, 2026 09:07 AM
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What’s Keeping Heifers From Making it to First Calving
Some heifers make it to the milking herd, while others fall out along the way. Herd records can help pinpoint where those losses are happening and what may be behind them.
August 10, 2026 12:06 PM
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Education
Why Corn Silage Acres Are Built for Cover Crops
The right cover crop strategy can help corn silage acres do more, from holding nutrients and reducing erosion to producing another crop of forage.
August 07, 2026 09:00 AM
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More Milk Moves Into Cheese, Butter and Ingredients as June Production Rises
As milk supplies continue to grow, June production numbers reveal how processors are balancing cheese, butter, powder and whey markets.
August 06, 2026 03:02 PM
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Fairlife’s $650M Expansion Boosts Demand for Michigan Milk
Fairlife’s latest expansion will add capacity for 4 million more pounds of milk each day, increasing demand for milk from Michigan dairy farms.
August 06, 2026 10:55 AM
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Silage Packing Mistakes Can Cost You Feed Quality
Harvest moves fast, but slowing down to focus on packing can pay off by protecting feed quality and reducing losses throughout the year.
August 06, 2026 08:44 AM
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Raising the Bar on Corn Silage Chopping Height
At Bomaz Farms, higher corn silage chop heights are turning heads in the field. But for the Zwald family, it’s a carefully managed forage strategy built around balancing tonnage with high-quality feed.
August 05, 2026 09:38 AM
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Cracking the Kernel on Better Corn Silage
Kernel processing isn’t a “set it and forget it” type of step. It’s a moving target that can determine how well corn silage performs in the bunk all year long.
August 04, 2026 06:50 AM
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Too Wet or Too Dry? The Balancing Act of Harvesting Corn Silage
The best corn silage starts with the right harvest call. A closer look at moisture, maturity and management decisions can help protect feed quality.
August 03, 2026 10:23 AM
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Life After Cows: One Family’s Decision to Choose a Different Future
Selling a family dairy herd can feel like the end of everything. But Ashley Kennedy has discovered that life after dairy can bring new routines, new opportunities and a new sense of purpose beyond the barn.
July 29, 2026 10:36 AM
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Education
Before You Cull, Make Sure Your Mastitis Test is Telling the Truth
Not every mastitis test gives the same answer. Learn how to choose the right tool for treatment, prevention and culling decisions.
July 27, 2026 09:59 AM
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Your Dry Cows’ Heat Stress Could Affect Their Great-Granddaughters
Heat stress during the dry period doesn’t stop with the dam. It can influence daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters.
July 24, 2026 02:44 PM
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Pagels Ponderosa’s Boot Camp Brings the Next Generation of Ag Closer to the Farm
From new friendships to hands-on learning, a week of summer camp helps middle school students explore modern dairy farming, agriculture technology and the many career paths that keep the industry moving.
July 23, 2026 12:15 PM
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Education
The Right Fatty Acids for the Right Goals
Not all fat supplements work the same way, and understanding the role of individual fatty acids can help nutritionists fine-tune fat supplementation for each herd
July 22, 2026 11:59 AM
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