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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
Are You Actively Listening to Your Farm Employees?
Practicing active listening is a way to strengthen your farm leadership skills by reinforcing relationships, building trust and better communicating with your team.
February 06, 2023 04:33 PM
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Policy
USDA’s New School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk on the Menu
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Friday new nutrition standards for school meals. Here’s what it could mean for dairy.
February 03, 2023 03:51 PM
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Dairy Production
Facility Focus: Lock-Up Time Could Lead to Lost Production
Whether they’re used for pregnancy checking, herd health days or A.I. breeding, headlocks come in handy for a multitude of reasons. But are our cows spending unnecessary time locked up?
January 30, 2023 02:39 PM
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Dairy Business News
‘Dairy-Based’ Alternative Meats Could Become a Reality
There’s now an ‘alternative’ to alternative plant-based meats. And the first ingredient just might shock you.
January 23, 2023 03:46 PM
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Dairy Business News
PA Farm Show Recycles 1,000 Lb. Butter Sculpture – Here’s How
A bit of butter makes everything better – including farm shows. Here’s how the PA Farm Show Recycled their 1,000 lb. sculpture.
January 23, 2023 02:50 PM
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Milk Prices
USDA Lowers 2023 All-Milk Price to $21.60
Economists are predicting milk prices will sing a lower tune in 2023.
January 19, 2023 04:09 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
Can Somatic Cell Counts Get Too Low?
Somatic cell counts have long been an indicator of milk quality and udder health. But can a cow’s SCC get too low?
January 17, 2023 08:27 AM
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New Products
John Deere Adds to Baler Lineup with New L341R High-Density Large Square Baler
John Deere is adding to its lineup of balers with the introduction of the new L341R, a high-density large square baler.
January 12, 2023 02:19 PM
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Education
Here’s Why Cows Produce Less Colostrum During the Fall and Winter
Have you ever noticed that cows who calve during the fall and winter months tend to produce less colostrum than their herd mates who calved during the spring and summer? Here’s why.
January 04, 2023 03:15 PM
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Dairy Production
Facility Focus: Keeping the Barn Office in Check
Tips to keep the heart and soul of your operation neat and tidy.
January 02, 2023 08:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
How Little Accomplishments Can Lead to Big Wins
The calendar has flipped to a new year and many producers are asking themselves what adjustments need to be made on their operation as they head into 2023. Here are a few small action items that can lead to big results.
December 30, 2022 12:59 PM
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Dairy Business News
23 Reasons to Keep Dairy in Your Diet in 2023
Eating healthier, saving money and losing weight were the three most popular New Year’s resolutions in 2022. Fortunately, keeping dairy in your diet can help with all of these goals! Here’s 23 reasons why.
December 29, 2022 03:56 PM
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Dairy Business News
Could More Soybean Processing Plants Spell Cheaper Feed for Dairy Farmers?
As more companies break ground on new soybean processing plants, will soybean meal become cheaper for dairy farmers?
December 29, 2022 03:00 PM
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As the leader of your operation, having hard conversations with employees can sometimes be part of the job.
Labor
25 Questions to Ask Your Farm Employees in 2023
Letting an employee know how he or she is performing can encourage the employee to perform at a high level, and letting the employee know he or she has fallen short can help reinforce expectations.
December 27, 2022 03:14 PM
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Dairy Production
Is Your Farm Ready for the Beef-on-Dairy Revolution?
Domestic beef sales have exploded over the past few years, and dairy farmers have started to capitalize on the opportunity be become a bigger part of the beef sector.
December 27, 2022 11:10 AM
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