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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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Dairy Business News
The Four Major Financial Statements Your Farm Needs to Know
As the clock ticks down towards the end of the year, farmers are spending less time in the barn and more time completing the dreaded “P” word…paperwork.
December 02, 2022 11:58 AM
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Dairy Business News
Time is Ticking to Sign Up for Dairy Margin Coverage
The clock is ticking down for dairy producers to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for 2023.
November 28, 2022 12:11 PM
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Dairy Production
5 Steps to Prevent Inflammation in Transition Cows
Inflammation creates additional stress at calving.
November 21, 2022 08:57 AM
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Dairy Production
Calving Cows Need Quiet
Study shows how transition cows can’t handle stress.
November 18, 2022 01:30 PM
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The top six U.S. cow number states account for more than half of total U.S. production.
Dairy Production
There’s a New Mastitis-Causing Pathogen in Town: Prototheca Bovis
“Similar to Staph aureus and mycoplasma, Prototheca [mastitis] is hard to detect, has no known cure, and is contagious by intermittently shedding from cow to cow.”
November 02, 2022 01:48 PM
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Drugs
Education
Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Are Going Away: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Farm
On June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will now require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
October 28, 2022 03:14 PM
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Dairy Business News
Global Condensed Milk Market on the Rise
Condensed milk typically takes a backseat when compared to other dairy products, but its immense utilization in the food and confectionary industry may soon propel this commonly overlooked product into the spotlight.
October 28, 2022 12:53 PM
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Education
Chocolate Milk – The Official Beverage of Halloween
With Halloween only a few days away, now is a great time to figure out what you will be passing out to the witches, goblins and ghosts in your neighborhood.
October 27, 2022 01:58 PM
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Not all buildings are built the same. Therefore, it’s important to know just how much snow your roof can handle.
Dairy Production
8 Tips to Prepare Your Farm for a Harsh Winter
Old Man Winter will soon be knocking on our barn doors. As we transition from the crisp, cool days of fall to the harsh sting of winter, it’s not too early to start making preparations for the blustery season ahead.
October 24, 2022 01:35 PM
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Dairy Business News
Milk Fat vs. Milk Yield: Which is More Profitable?
As the monetary worth of milk fat grows, so does the pay price for the per hundredweight of milk. But what number is more important for a dairy farm’s income – milk fat percentage or milk yield?
October 21, 2022 10:35 AM
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Dairy Production
Facility Focus: Summer Silage Storage and Bunk Management
While prioritizing growing quality forage is a must, proper feed ingredient storage is equally important, especially during the hot summer months.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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Education
Stay Safe this Silage Harvest Season
During the rush of corn silage harvest, safety often takes a back seat. However, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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Milk
Milk Prices
USDA Lowers Its 2022-2023 All-Milk Price Forecast
More milk flowed during the summer months than expected, causing the USDA Economic Research Service to lower its all-milk price forecast for 2022 and 2023.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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As we move into the end of summer and look ahead to cooler temperatures of fall, most of our commodities have settled in to a tight range.
Weather
Fall Forecast: Expect it to be Hotter and Drier Than Normal
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center suggests Summer may stick around a little longer than normal this year.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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Forage Harvester
New Products
John Deere Adds Three New Forage Harvesters to its 2023 Lineup
John Deere recently announced it will add three new Deere-powered self-propelled forage harvesters to its 2023 lineup – the 9500, 9600 and 9700.
October 05, 2022 01:44 PM
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