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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
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News
What’s Driving a Better Dairy Outlook in the Second Half of 2026
A steadier dairy outlook is starting to take shape for 2026, with stronger signals building into the second half of the year.
April 21, 2026 02:41 PM
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Education
Feed Handling Hiccups Hit Hard
Feed shrink is taking a bite out of profits between storage and the bunk.
April 20, 2026 04:26 PM
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How helpful would it be to look inside live calves to inspect their lung condition? That’s now possible with the same ultrasound technology veterinarians use to diagnose pregnancies.
Education
Hidden Pneumonia in Calves: Why More Dairies Use Ultrasound to Catch Respiratory Disease Early
Many calves develop pneumonia days before showing symptoms. Lung ultrasounds are helping veterinarians detect the hidden disease earlier.
April 17, 2026 03:05 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Labor
10 Leadership Habits That Make Employees Want to Stay
Keeping good employees is not always about pay. Trust, communication and everyday interactions play a bigger role in whether employees stay engaged and committed to their work.
April 16, 2026 10:55 AM
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Taylor Leach
Ensure you have enough old-crop silage on-farm.
News
Spring is the Time to Inspect Silage Storage
Taking time to inspect bunkers, silos and bags now can help catch small issues early.
April 14, 2026 12:03 PM
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News
The Unexpected Return of Cottage Cheese
Once overlooked in the dairy case, cottage cheese has turned into one of the category’s most consistent growth stories.
April 13, 2026 02:52 PM
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Education
Colostrum Quality Starts Weeks Before the Calf Arrives
For producers striving to deliver consistent, high-quality colostrum to newborn calves, the most important management window may begin much earlier than previously thought.
April 09, 2026 10:53 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Rising Demand for Protein Sparks a New Beverage Trend
Protein-enriched sodas are giving dairy a new way to reach consumers.
April 07, 2026 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
The World Needs More McArthurs
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
April 06, 2026 02:14 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Hiland Dairy Opens New $100 Million Plant in Texas
A new 96,000-square-foot processing facility in Tyler, Texas, adds automated packaging, more storage and the capacity to quadruple milk production.
April 06, 2026 11:14 AM
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Taylor Leach
Precision dairy technology isn’t just for cows. Autofeeders, activity monitors, and other emerging tools are making it possible to raise calves with the type of individual attention received by the calves of yesterday.
Education
How Two Wisconsin Dairies Rethought Calf Housing from the Ground Up
Better airflow, thoughtful pen design and improved daily routines are helping calves thrive like never before on these two dairies.
April 02, 2026 12:12 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Scaling Up Michigan Dairy: Fairlife’s $650 Million Expansion in Coopersville
The ultra-filtered milk and protein shake brand is adding production lines, creating 150 jobs, and doubling down on Michigan as consumer demand for value-added dairy continues to grow.
April 01, 2026 11:16 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Brazil Turns to Sorghum Silage Where Corn Struggles
In Brazil’s driest regions, sorghum silage offers a lower-cost, drought-tolerant alternative.
March 31, 2026 11:49 AM
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Taylor Leach
Colostrum
Education
Better Colostrum Decisions Start with the Right Tools
Not all colostrum is equal, but simple on-farm tools can help you determine the best quality.
March 30, 2026 01:33 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy Calves
Education
Beef-on-Dairy Has Come a Long Way, but Hurdles Still Remain
Beef-on-dairy has grown and improved rapidly, but challenges in calf care, supply chains and early research remain.
March 27, 2026 02:10 PM
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