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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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Labor
Who Should You Hire?
Screen potential employees for these qualities.
May 31, 2023 10:11 AM
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Dairy Business News
Indy 500 Drivers Who Drink This Milk are Twice as Likely to Win
Dairy farmers have always known that drinking milk can help you land a spot in the winner’s circle. But does the type of real milk matter? According to one recent study, it does.
May 26, 2023 08:54 AM
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finance and accounting
Dairy Business News
Need a New Accounting System? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions
When selecting a new accounting system there are several questions farmers must first ask themselves.
May 25, 2023 04:53 PM
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Dairy Business News
USDA Introduces New Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program
The USDA recently announced that it will now offer assistance to dairy producers within the organic sector with the implementation of the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program.
May 24, 2023 04:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Milk Prices
USDA Drops 2023 All-Milk Price to $20.50, 2024 Predictions Fall Below $20
Milk prices have felt pretty lackluster throughout 2023. Unfortunately, this trend is one farmers will continue to face throughout the remainder of the year and going into 2024.
May 16, 2023 01:56 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
New Dairy Processing Facility Opens in Amarillo
The ribbon has officially been cut on a new dairy processing facility located in Amarillo, Texas.
May 16, 2023 09:46 AM
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With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity
Education
When is Alfalfa Ready to Cut?
With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity
May 11, 2023 09:00 PM
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As one of the top dairy states in the nation, dairy is New York’s largest agricultural industry.
Dairy Business News
Fairlife Announces Plans to Build New Production Facility in Upstate New York
The Coca-Cola Company has announced its plans to build a new fairlife production facility located in Webster, New York.
May 10, 2023 08:38 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Business News
14-Year-Old Registered Holstein Breaks Record for Lifetime Milk
The record for most lifetime milk produced by a registered Holstein cow has been broken once again in 2023. This time by Nor-Bert Colby Connie, a 14-year-old Holstein owned by Nor-Bert Farm in Bremen, Indiana.
May 08, 2023 02:56 PM
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Dairy Production
Facility Focus: Don’t Slip Up on Floor Resurfacing
Dairy farms can often be a slippery place for both farmers and cows to work.
May 01, 2023 08:24 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy Production
Cows Will Tell You When They’re Feeling “Off”
While dairy cattle can’t verbally tell us when they’re not feeling their best, they can give us physical cues.
May 01, 2023 08:23 AM
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Taylor Leach
The livestock production businesses of the future will need to balance much more than the bottom line.
Education
How Often Should You Push Up Feed?
“Pushing feed is perhaps the simplest and least expensive management strategy dairy operators can implement.”
May 01, 2023 08:22 AM
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Taylor Leach
Milk Grocery Store
Dairy Business News
FDA Extends Comment Period on Alternative “Milk” Labeling
If finalized, the guidance would allow nut, oat, soy, and other non-dairy products to utilize the name “milk” despite not containing dairy, nor having the nutritional value of dairy products.
April 27, 2023 03:12 PM
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Taylor Leach
With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity
Education
Know the Signs of Winter Alfalfa Injury and Kill
Each winter, alfalfa stands are at risk of being injured or killed by harsh winter conditions. Bitter temperatures, sheets of ice and heaving all have the ability to wreak havoc on alfalfa stands.
March 28, 2023 12:26 PM
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Taylor Leach
Milk Business Conference
Dairy Business News
Exciting Changes are Coming to Milk Business Conference
Each year at the annual Milk Business Conference, Farm Journal offers an enticing lineup of educational panels, engaging conversations and one-of-a-kind networking events. This year will be no different!
March 23, 2023 03:05 PM
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