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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
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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Butter Sculpture
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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DariGold
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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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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