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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.

Latest Stories
Lely
Dairy Production
Breeding the Right Cow for Robots
While a solid genetic plan is needed on any dairy operation, it is especially important for robotic herds.
September 07, 2022 04:33 PM
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Stress on the Farm
Dairy Business News
7 Tips to Help Reduce Stress During a Busy Season
With busy season ramping up for farmers across the country, now’s a good time to revisit some strategies to help manage stress as your workload picks up.
September 06, 2022 04:36 PM
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Real shrinkage can be as high as 20%, which is the total loss from the field to the cow.
Education
Set Forage Quality Targets
Base quality targets on ration needs.
August 19, 2022 05:10 PM
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Embryo
Education
This Hormone Could Help Reduce Pregnancy Loss After Embryo Transfer
Progesterone is key to maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
August 19, 2022 05:04 PM
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Dairy Business News
Borden’s Impending Plant Closure Leaves 100 School Districts Scrambling to Find Milk
More than 100 school districts throughout Alabama are scrambling to find a new milk supplier for school lunch programs after Borden Dairy Co. announced its plans to close two of its southern plants.
August 17, 2022 12:40 PM
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Sun
Labor
6 Tips to Keep Farm Employees Safe When Temps Rise
These scorching summer temps are not only taking a toll on crops and livestock, but farm employees as well.
July 21, 2022 07:54 AM
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While corn silage harvest may feel like it is a ways away, research shows choppers may be hitting the fields 40-50 days after pollination.
Education
Corn Pollinating? Here’s When You’ll Need to Harvest Silage
While corn silage harvest may feel like it is a ways away, research shows choppers may be hitting the fields 40-50 days after pollination.
July 18, 2022 01:07 PM
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Put Labor Efficiency at the Forefront of Milking Equipment Upgrades
Dairy Production
5 Steps to Reduce Somatic Cell Counts
In order to lower an elevated SCC score, it is important to prioritize proper milking procedures to help reduce the spread of infection.
July 18, 2022 11:06 AM
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dairy heifers
Dairy Production
Don’t be a Heifer Hoarder
How to free up your balance sheet and get rid of excess heifers.
July 14, 2022 03:56 PM
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Cow Appreciation Day
Education
Today is No ‘Udder” Day – It’s Cow Appreciation Day!
While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.
July 14, 2022 03:42 PM
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Butter had 49 loads trading hands on the CME spot trade. Here's what that meant for dairy prices.
Dairy Business News
Could High Butter Prices Push Consumers Away?
With consumers already facing sticker shock in the grocery store, heightened butter prices could cause consumers to back away from the dairy aisle.
July 14, 2022 03:42 PM
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raw milk
Milk Prices
Take Our Poll: What’s the Highest Milk Price You’ve Ever Received?
Some dairy producers have just received their highest milk check to date. What’s the highest milk price you’ve ever received? Vote in our latest poll!
July 14, 2022 03:42 PM
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Kroger
Dairy Business News
Kroger Invests $70 Million in Ohio’s Largest Fluid Milk Plant
Ohio’s largest fluid milk plant, Tamarack Farms Dairy, will undergo a major expansion in the coming months thanks to a $70 million investment provided by the Kroger Co., America’s largest grocer.
July 14, 2022 03:36 PM
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Providing assistance too early during stage II labor may result in an increased risk of metritis.
Education
Unnecessary Calving Assistance Could be Causing Metritis
Providing assistance too early during stage II labor may result in an increased risk of metritis.
July 12, 2022 03:46 PM
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Education
A Lame Vacation Makes for Lame Production
If a cow is experiencing lameness prior to dry off, she may be more likely to incur a rough transition back into the milking herd.
June 29, 2022 01:25 PM
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