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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
School’s Out, Farm Safety Is In
With school out and more youth heading into summer farm work, now is the time to put safety checks in place before kids take on responsibilities on the farm.
May 28, 2026 11:01 AM
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Education
Should AI Be Formulating Dairy Rations? Experts Say Not Yet
Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful tool for organizing and analyzing dairy data, but nutritionists say it still is not ready to take over one of the most important decisions on the farm.
May 27, 2026 10:06 AM
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Labor
Promoting Your Best Worker Isn’t Always the Best Move
Strong employees are not always strong managers, and the difference often comes down to whether they’ve been prepared to lead people, not just do the job.
May 26, 2026 12:42 PM
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Run sprinklers about one minute—just enough to wet the cows. Shut off for five to 20 minutes to allow cows to dry and cool.
News
What Producers Overlook About Heat Stress
Overlooking dry cows and bred heifers during hot weather can carry long-term consequences for calf health and future performance.
May 22, 2026 01:55 PM
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News
Meet the Female Farmer Putting Dairy Front and Center at the Indy 500
Ashley Stockwell will step onto one of racing’s biggest stages to hand the Indy 500 winner the iconic bottle of milk, carrying forward a 90-year tradition while representing women in agriculture during the Year of the Female Farmer.
May 21, 2026 03:12 PM
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News
High-Oleic Soybeans Bring New Feeding Opportunities to Dairy Diets
Nutritionists are taking a closer look at high-oleic soybeans as farms look for ways to manage milk fat, feed costs and more homegrown ingredients in the ration.
May 19, 2026 02:53 PM
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Employee
Labor
Employee Development is Becoming a Bigger Focus on Farms
From conferences to a quick word of appreciation, dairy producers are finding that investing in employees helps keep good people and strengthen teams.
May 18, 2026 03:42 PM
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Labor
A Place to Work and a Place to Live: How One Dairy Provides Housing for Nearly All of Its Employees
As rural housing becomes harder to find, one Wisconsin dairy is building more than a workforce by providing homes for nearly all of its employees and helping families put down roots in the community.
May 15, 2026 03:51 PM
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Dairy Forum
News
A Decade at the Helm: IDFA CEO Michael Dykes to Retire in 2026
After 10 years of growth and policy momentum, IDFA will begin a search for new leadership as Michael Dykes plans to retire in 2026.
May 15, 2026 11:58 AM
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The national average price for replacement Holstein dairy heifers continues to hover at about $1,100 per head, well below the cost of production.
News
Replacement Cow Prices Hit Records, Heifer and Beef-on-Dairy Calf Values Stay Strong
Milk cow, heifer and beef-on-dairy calf prices are all holding at historically strong levels as tight replacement supplies keep values elevated across the dairy cattle market.
May 14, 2026 11:12 AM
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Taylor Leach
Flies
Education
Fly Control Begins Before Summer Pressure Peaks
Flies can quickly go from a minor nuisance to a herd-wide problem, but staying ahead starts with finding and cleaning up breeding spots early.
May 13, 2026 12:48 PM
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News
Teens Trust Dairy More than Any Other Generation, New Survey Finds
A new survey shows teenagers trust dairy more than any other age group as schools prepare to bring whole milk back to menus under updated federal nutrition rules.
May 11, 2026 04:50 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Beef-on-Dairy Calves May Scour Less than Holsteins, New Research Shows
Beef-on-dairy calves are showing fewer scours cases and repeat treatments than Holsteins, adding another layer to their value on dairy farms.
May 11, 2026 12:59 PM
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Education
How a Downsized Dairy Turned to AI to Make the Numbers Work
After scaling back her herd, one producer used artificial intelligence to work through the numbers, test scenarios faster and sharpen decisions across the operation as she reset how the business ran.
May 11, 2026 08:26 AM
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News
Danone to Close New Jersey Plant-Based Beverage Facility
The move comes as Danone consolidates plant-based production across its U.S. network while investing in other dairy and nutrition categories.
May 08, 2026 12:19 PM
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