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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
March 2021 Dairy Pulse Poll
Dairy Business News
Dairy Pulse: Producers Ready to Invest in New TMR Wagons
If you had the chance to update your feed equipment, what would you invest in first?
March 02, 2021 10:12 AM
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Ideal stocking rates presented by the Florida research were around 120% in the scenarios presented in the study.
Dairy Production
Identify Your Facility Bottlenecks
No dairy facility is perfect. Even the newest operation has its fair share of bottlenecks. In order to allow animals to be productive, it’s important to provide the basic facility requirements.
February 27, 2021 10:04 AM
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Year-over-year growth in cow numbers was led by South Dakota, who continued its impressive growth trend.
Dairy Production
Quality Control: Good Habits Produce Better Milk
Whether it’s paying attention to the tiniest detail or taking a step back to look at the big picture, it’s important to understand the ins and outs of what it takes to produce the best milk possible.
February 26, 2021 09:06 AM
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Individual investment leads to whole farm success.
Labor
Care Personally, Challenge Directly
Individual investment leads to whole farm success.
February 25, 2021 03:52 PM
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Dairy Business News
Parlor Talk: What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Been Given?
What is the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
February 24, 2021 03:12 PM
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New Products
There’s a New, Dairy-Based Sports Drink in Town
There’s a new sports drink in town, and this one is made with real dairy. A Chicago-based start-up company has officially launched GoodSport, a sports drink made from 97% dairy.
February 23, 2021 02:29 PM
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While the treatment of ovarian cysts has come a long way over the past few decades, properly diagnosing the type of cysts can still be a challenge.
Dairy Production
‘She’s Cystic’: Treating Cystic Ovarian Disorders
Unfortunately, ovarian cysts are one of the most common ovarian dysfunctions in dairy cattle. In fact, approximately one in 10 cows will become cystic at some point in her life.
February 18, 2021 01:02 PM
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America's appetite for cheese continues to grow and this weekend is no exception. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin estimates that consumers will eat 20 million pounds of cheese this Sunday for the Big Game.
Dairy Business News
How Much Cheese do Americans Eat During the Super Bowl?
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin estimates that consumers will eat 20 million pounds of cheese this Sunday for the Big Game - enough to cover the entire playing field of every NFL stadium in the country.
February 04, 2021 01:03 PM
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Regrouping is a stressful experience for cattle.
Dairy Production
Keep Heifer Regrouping to a Minimum
It’s a well-known fact that cattle are social creatures. But studies have shown that even the friendliest cow doesn’t enjoy making new acquaintances on a regular basis
February 01, 2021 07:36 AM
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Scientists found that the removal of dairy cattle from U.S. agriculture would only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 0.7%
Dairy Production
Study Shows Removing Dairy Cows Would Have Minimal Impact on GHG Emissions
As greenhouse gas emissions have continued to grow over the years, one commonly suggested solution to reduce greenhouse gas output has been to reduce or eliminate the dairy industry in favor of plant production.
January 07, 2021 02:49 PM
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After giving back some of last week's big gains in Class III Milk, prices bounced back on Friday.
Dairy Business News
Cost of Production – More Than Just a Metric
While understanding your cost of production is an important metric, it’s also a valuable tool to help you make decisions on a day-to-day basis in order to make your farm more profitable.
January 06, 2021 02:43 PM
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According to the USDA, dairy is an under consumed food category.
Dairy Business News
New Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Dairy’s Critical Role in a Healthy Diet
On Dec. 29, 2020, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 edition was released and reaffirmed dairy’s critical role in a healthy diet.
December 29, 2020 01:52 PM
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Dairy Production
What Does Your Parlor Environment Look Like?
It’s crucial that the environment of the parlor itself is an inviting, yet efficient one.
December 18, 2020 08:00 AM
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Dairy Business News
Dairy Farmers Discuss Dean Food Frustrations, USMCA Concerns
“In my heart, it honestly feels like they were trying to bully or scare people into just paying it.”
December 16, 2020 03:31 PM
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Researchers are exploring whether cattle would benefit from pain management associated with calving.
Dairy Production
Age at First Calving – How Low Should You Go?
One way to help forecast the amount of milk produced from first lactation animals is to record their age at first calving (AFC).
December 09, 2020 02:40 PM
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