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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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Milk Grocery Store
News
Full-Fat Dairy Steps into the Spotlight in New Dietary Guidelines
After years in the shadows, new federal dietary guidelines are recognizing full-fat dairy’s health benefits and versatility in a balanced diet.
February 26, 2026 08:00 AM
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News
Beef-on-Dairy is Becoming a Bigger Engine for the Beef Supply Chain
Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work together and positioning itself as a lasting force in the marketplace.
February 25, 2026 04:38 PM
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Holstein
News
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Michigan Dairy
The affected herd is located in Charlevoix County, located west of Michigan’s Modified Accredited Zone (MAZ), where the disease is known to be present in the state’s white-tailed deer population. The detection follows identification of bovine TB in an adult cow at a USDA Food Safety Inspection Service-inspected processing plant.
February 24, 2026 12:53 PM
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Connecticut dairy
Education
The Best Leaders Share These Three Behaviors
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
February 23, 2026 02:57 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Exports
U.S. Dairy Exports Surge to $9.51 Billion in 2025
Exports climbed 15% in 2025, just short of the $9.54 billion record set in 2022.
February 20, 2026 10:37 AM
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Dairy Business News
USDA to Buy $148 Million in Dairy Products, But Will it be a Major Market Mover?
Millions in U.S. dairy products will be purchased by USDA to supply food banks and federal nutrition programs.
February 19, 2026 11:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
Risk
Dairy Business News
One Week Remains for 2026 DMC Enrollment as Margin Pressure Builds
With the DMC enrollment deadline just days away, current market signals are prompting producers to take a closer look at 2026 coverage options.
February 18, 2026 02:06 PM
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Taylor Leach
beef dairy cross calves
Education
Respiratory Disease Follows Beef-on-Dairy Calves for Life
Even mild respiratory disease in beef‑on‑dairy calves can reduce marbling and carcass value.
February 17, 2026 04:06 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Labor
It’s Time to Break Up with the Bad Employee
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
Valentine's Day_Dairy Edition
Education
You Might be a Dairy Farmer on Valentines Day If…
For dairy farmers, Valentine’s Day looks a little different than the typical person. If your idea of romance involves more cows than candles and your “date night” is often spent in the barn, then you might be a dairy farmer on Valentine’s Day if...
February 12, 2026 12:51 PM
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Taylor Leach
Milk Semi Tank Trailer
Dairy Business News
Dairy Faces a “Very Weird Situation,” Forcing Farmers to Rethink Revenue
With milk checks tight, dairy farmers are finding relief in the high-dollar value of beef-on-dairy calves.
February 12, 2026 09:42 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Three Honks to Say “I Love You”
What started as a simple way to spot my husband behind the wheel has evolved into a noisy, three-honk love language.
February 11, 2026 08:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Exports
New U.S.-Argentina Trade Deal Opens Door for Dairy Exports
The U.S. and Argentina have finalized a trade agreement that modifies tariff rates, sets a cheese quota and addresses regulatory requirements for certain U.S. dairy exports.
February 09, 2026 03:43 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Love on the Farm Means Managing Stress Together
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
February 09, 2026 01:46 PM
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Taylor Leach
Semen Tank
News
Does Bird Flu Have an Effect on Cow Fertility?
Researchers are beginning to step back and look at the bigger picture, examining how the virus affects cows not only in the days and weeks after infection, but what it may mean for their health and performance long after.
February 06, 2026 02:06 PM
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