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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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Dairy Production
Dairy Pulse: Farmers Share Their Silage Acre Predictions
This year, 27% of dairy producers are likely to dedicate between 15%-50% to silage production.
April 01, 2021 03:54 PM
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Labor
Here’s a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’
Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.
April 01, 2021 01:59 PM
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Dairy Business News
Walmart Launches Great Value Line of Dairy-Free Cheeses
As the plant-based market continues to grow, Walmart has made the decision to jump aboard the bandwagon by launching its own line of dairy-free cheeses.
March 30, 2021 03:49 PM
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From a 37-stall tiestall barn to two robotic milkers, Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis now let the cows decide when they need to be milked and rely on data to help them manage their herd.
Dairy Production
Pull Out All the Stops for Cow Care
The three priorities Andy and Sarah Lenkaitis set out to accomplish when they began their renovation remain the same – take care of the cows, take care of the people and keep the farm around for generations to come.
March 29, 2021 12:36 PM
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Dairy Business News
Bouncing Back from Failure
Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.
March 29, 2021 12:16 PM
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Dairy Business News
DFA Officially Sells Two Former Dean Foods Milk Plants
Dairy Farmers of America has finalized the sale of two former Dean Foods Company milk processing plants located in De Pere, Wis. and Harvard, Ill.
March 26, 2021 02:02 PM
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According to USDA, this funding was made available to help struggling rural communities “recover economically” and offer more market opportunities, improve infrastructure and protect farmland.
Dairy Business News
Is Solar Energy an Option for Your Farm?
Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.
March 26, 2021 08:50 AM
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When considering your options to lower your feed bill, there are some do’s and don’ts.
Feed Costs
The Do’s and Don’ts of Lowering Feed Costs
Do your homework for a true sense of reality.
March 23, 2021 10:27 AM
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Opinion
“Keeper of the Flame”
As farmers, we are the keepers of the flame. No matter if we are a first-generation farmer or the sixth, we continue to care for our family, farm and animals during both the good times and bad.
March 22, 2021 02:53 PM
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Dairy Business News
Parlor Talk: How Are You Preparing for Planting Season?
Dan and Jean Gaul are part owners of Gaul’s Hillside Holsteins with their two sons Tony and Luke. Together they manage the operation along with growing their custom chopping, bagging and roller milling operation.
March 18, 2021 09:21 AM
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Could this Australian dairy become the world's first carbon-neutral farm?
Dairy Business News
The Race is on to Build the World’s First Carbon-Neutral Dairy
Could this Australian dairy become the world’s first carbon-neutral farm?
March 17, 2021 01:58 PM
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Semen should then be thawed at 95°F for 45 seconds. If this temperature is not accurate, the improper thawing could affect the quality and viability of the semen
Dairy Production
The 5 Steps for A.I. Success
There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.
March 12, 2021 03:11 PM
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Dairy Business News
Merck to Help Produce COVID-19 Vaccine, Won’t Impact Livestock Sector
Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.
March 11, 2021 10:14 AM
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While some people are natural born leaders, the Reynolds’ family understands it takes determination and dedication to truly develop leadership skills.
Dairy Business News
The Community Cultivators of Reyncrest Farm
Farmers play impactful roles in their communities, and the Reynolds family is no exception. This third-generation dairy uses their leadership skills to provide for themselves as well as their community.
March 05, 2021 11:00 AM
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Dairy Production
Nutrient Knowledge: Feeding for Components
While producers aren’t able to control what they receive for their milk, they are able make slight adjustments to the protein and fat levels in their bulk tank.
March 02, 2021 10:30 AM
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