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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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Give your milking parlor the tools it needs to take your operation to the next level.
Dairy Production
Help Your Parlor Go High-Tech
Give your milking parlor the tools it needs to take your operation to the next level.
September 21, 2022 11:13 PM
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Dairy Production
Mastering Efficiency with Activity Monitoring
From repro to health, activity monitors ramps up efficiency.
September 21, 2022 11:12 PM
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Education
Are Cow Noses the New Fingerprint to Unlocking Livestock Facial Recognition?
Similar to human fingerprints, cow noses are detailed, nearly unique, difficult to change, and remain the same over the life of an individual, making them ideal long-term markers of identity.
September 21, 2022 11:12 PM
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Lely recently announced it will immediately cease commercial activities throughout Russia and Belarus.
Dairy Business News
Lely Ceases Commercial Activities Throughout Russia and Belarus
Lely recently announced it will immediately cease commercial activities throughout Russia and Belarus.
September 21, 2022 11:12 PM
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Farmers utilizing robotic milking facilities may have an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off.
Dairy Production
Should We Manage Dry Off Differently in Robotic Herds?
Farmers utilizing robotic milking facilities may have an upper hand when it comes to gradually drying cows off.
September 21, 2022 11:12 PM
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If you find yourself favoring some employees more than others, maybe it’s time for a more open-minded approach in order to grow as your farm’s leader.
Labor
Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees
Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.
September 21, 2022 07:54 PM
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Education
Idaho One Step Closer to Building Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
The University of Idaho took a big step on Tuesday in efforts to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm.
September 21, 2022 01:00 PM
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Milk Prices
USDA Pushes 2023 All-Milk Price Forecast Higher
According to the latest All-Milk price forecast, economists expect the dairy market to strengthen in the coming year.
September 20, 2022 02:20 PM
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Dairy Production
Don’t Let Spring Cause Your Somatic Cell Count to Spike
April showers bring May flowers, but it can also bring mastitis and a sudden increase in somatic cell count levels.
September 20, 2022 12:57 AM
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During the spring and fall seasons, wet weather can sometimes force farmers to apply manure at times when soil conditions are not ideal, increasing the risk of soil compaction.
Education
Three Benefits of Dragline Manure Application
There’s no doubt about it - manure management can be a real drag. One popular way to apply manure is by utilizing a dragline system. This method has been widely adopted and offers a multitude of benefits.
September 19, 2022 03:14 PM
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Milk
Dairy Business News
USDA’s New Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program Benefits Dairy
The USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Several businesses within the dairy sector will receive these grants.
September 15, 2022 12:14 PM
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Butter
Milk Prices
Butter Prices Ramp Up Ahead of Holiday Season – How Long Will They Last?
With the holiday baking season knocking on consumers doors, just how long will these elevated butter prices last?
September 12, 2022 03:38 PM
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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
Follow These Steps When Fertilizing Perennial Forages
With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.
September 12, 2022 11:49 AM
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Education
Providing a Better Way to Recycle 800 Pounds of Butter
The 54th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair has come down, but it isn’t going to waste.
September 12, 2022 10:34 AM
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Dairy Business News
Darigold to Build New Milk Production Facility in Washington
Darigold currently operates 11 milk production plants throughout the Northwest, with the 12th plant slated to open in early 2024.
September 09, 2022 01:12 PM
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