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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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Education
The Butter Run: A Hands-On Way to Connect With Dairy
This new fitness trend has gone viral on social media, putting butter in the spotlight.
March 18, 2026 02:11 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Lock in Gains: How LRP Can Help Protect Beef-on-Dairy Profits
Record‑high beef‑on‑dairy calf prices are reshaping dairy producers’ bottom lines. But experts warn without a deliberate risk management strategy during sky‑high markets, those gains can evaporate just as fast as they appeared.
March 18, 2026 12:10 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
U.S. Bovine Semen Slipped 4% in 2025, Exports Hit Record $327M
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
March 17, 2026 12:20 PM
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Education
Does Short Corn Stack Up as a Silage Option?
With BMR corn becoming less available, short-stature corn is emerging as a silage option that can still improve fiber digestibility.
March 16, 2026 03:31 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Could Lasers Help Keep Birds Out of the Feedbunk?
Birds are a costly nuisance around the farm. A new technology using laser beams could offer another way to keep them away.
March 13, 2026 04:09 PM
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Dairy Production
The Top Three Biggest Mistakes When Using Crowd Gates
Crowd gates are often one of the most used tools on a dairy. However, just like any tool, crowd gates can be used incorrectly and can sometimes negatively impact cow comfort and welfare.
March 12, 2026 10:41 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
How AI Is Learning to Read Dairy Herd Data
From predicting lameness to estimating milk production months ahead, artificial intelligence is starting to change how dairy farms use their herd data.
March 11, 2026 02:43 PM
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News
Maker of Babybel Cheese Announces Major Expansion in South Dakota
Bel Group is doubling down on Babybel as demand for high-protein cheese snacks keeps climbing.
March 11, 2026 06:19 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Fighting Mastitis with the Help of Robots and Smart Technology
Robots and sensors can spot mastitis before symptoms appear, but keeping cows healthy still comes down to careful management.
March 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Are Beef-on-Dairy Calf Prices the New $24 Milk?
Beef-on-dairy calves are bringing in record prices, giving farms a welcome boost when milk markets are tight.
March 09, 2026 05:10 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Life After BMR: How Dairy Farmers Can Rethink Corn Silage
As seed companies phase out brown midrib corn silage hybrids, producers are reevaluating how to maintain forage quality and milk production without the once-popular option.
March 06, 2026 03:24 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Calving Management Can Make or Break Profitability
Tiny tweaks in the calving pen can add up to big dollars.
March 04, 2026 11:39 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Dairy Checkoff Launches New ‘Dairy Does More’ Campaign
A new campaign from the national dairy checkoff program aims to broaden how consumers think about dairy and expand its role in everyday eating occasions.
March 02, 2026 04:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
High-Protein Dairy is Headed for the Snack Aisle
Protein is taking over the snack aisle, and dairy is helping lead the charge.
March 02, 2026 02:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
Delivering consistent, high-quality colostrum to your calves is essential to any calf management program.
Education
Does Every Calf Need a Gallon of Colostrum? Not Necessarily
When it comes to colostrum, more isn’t always better.
February 27, 2026 04:03 PM
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