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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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Glo-Crest Dairy
Dairy Production
Coast-to-Coast: Producers Share How They Handle Weather Adversity
Two dairy farmers from opposite ends of the country share how they push past the trials and tribulations Mother Nature throws their way.
March 25, 2022 02:03 PM
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Many tax return due dates are automatically extended when a disaster occurs. Last week's tornados in Arkansas is one example.
Weather
Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?
Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding
March 24, 2022 03:44 PM
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Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.
Feed Costs
War in Ukraine Spurs Feed Shortages, Threatens European Dairy Farmers
Feed shortages throughout southern Europe could spark intense livestock culling.
March 23, 2022 09:04 AM
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Education
Chlorine Dioxide Should be a Calf Feeder’s Disinfectant of Choice
Though there are many different disinfectants available on the market, one is emerging as the clear cleaner of choice.
March 11, 2022 02:58 PM
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Dairy Business News
Take Our Poll: What’s the Greatest Challenge Your Farm Will Face This Year?
Dairy farmers are faced with obstacles each and every day. What will be the most challenging hurdle your business will endure this year?
March 04, 2022 01:12 PM
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Taylor Leach
Cyberattacks happen every single day, and they’re creeping into rural America.
Education
The Three Things You Need to Know to Keep Your Farm Data Safe
Cyberattacks happen every single day, and they’re creeping into rural America. Here’s what you need to know to protect your operation from cybercrime.
February 22, 2022 03:55 PM
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Holstein Calf
Education
Facility Focus: Does Paired Housing Make Sense for Your Calves?
While raising calves in pairs is not cut out for everyone, the benefits are promising.
February 21, 2022 10:26 AM
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High PI counts typically indicate less than ideal cleanliness of either equipment or cows, but the cause can be difficult to pinpoint.
Dairy Production
What’s Causing Your PI Count to Spike?
High PI counts typically indicate less than ideal cleanliness of either equipment or cows, but the cause can be difficult to pinpoint.
February 18, 2022 08:37 AM
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Taylor Leach
Holstein Cow
Dairy Business News
Cow Numbers Witnessed a Rollercoaster Ride in 2021
Dairy cow numbers started 2021 at an all-time high in January, with 9.445 million animals in the U.S. milking herd. However, those numbers would steadily drop throughout the summer and fall months.
February 08, 2022 07:33 AM
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Taylor Leach
More and more farms have made the switch from feeding calves individually to group autofed systems. However, disease detection in group-housed calves remains a challenge.
Education
Could Autofeeders Help Detect Calf Disease?
More and more farms have made the switch from feeding calves individually to group autofed systems. However, disease detection in group-housed calves remains a challenge. Could autofeeders help detect sick calves?
February 08, 2022 07:30 AM
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Chobani Ultra-Filtered Milk
Dairy Business News
Chobani Releases New Line of Ultra-Filtered Milk
Branching out from their signature yogurt products lineup, Chobani is stepping into the fluid milk arena.
February 07, 2022 12:42 PM
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News
Could Beef on Dairy be Your Next Profit Center? Learn How!
Building a successful beef on dairy program takes more than just selecting black bulls.
February 03, 2022 12:57 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Striking a Realistic Farm-Life Balance
Creating a work life balance is not just for the nine-to-fivers. In fact, striking a balance between life on and off the farm might be even more crucial for today’s farmers.
February 02, 2022 09:34 AM
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Education
Facility Focus: Are Alley Scrapers Right for Your Dairy?
Using an automated alley scraper is not a necessity, but it could become a tool that could save you time and money. In a competitive dairy market, these advantages could give your dairy the extra edge to earn more.
January 31, 2022 01:40 PM
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Oatly
Dairy Business News
Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims
The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its ‘misleading’ advertisements in the United Kingdom.
January 28, 2022 03:21 PM
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