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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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Feedlot Beef-on-Dairy
News
Why Fiber Quality Matters More for Beef-on-Dairy
Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
February 05, 2026 03:00 PM
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Dairy Business News
GLP‑1: A New Demand Driver for the Dairy Case
As the increasingly popular medications reshape the American diet, the dairy case is standing out above the rest.
February 04, 2026 01:38 PM
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Dairy Business News
Will Beef-on-Dairy Help Rebuild America’s Record-Low Cattle Numbers?
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
February 03, 2026 11:54 AM
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Education
Leading Through a Challenging Year
When the pressure is on, the right leadership can keep both your farm and your people steady.
January 29, 2026 12:38 PM
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Education
Don’t Miss These Four Herd Health Blind Spots
The problems you don’t see can cost the most. Spotting the small, easily overlooked issues on your farm can change the way your herd performs.
January 28, 2026 03:48 PM
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Dairy Business News
Has Pizza Reached its Peak?
Pizza remains a major driver of cheese demand, but slower restaurant growth and increased competition suggest the U.S. market has matured.
January 27, 2026 03:10 PM
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Bohnert Jerseys
Dairy Business News
The Mental Pressure of Being an Off-The-Farm Spouse
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
January 26, 2026 02:07 PM
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Labor
Winter-Proof Your Workforce: Keeping Employees Warm on the Job
To create a safe and comfortable work environment for your farm employees, it’s important to address the specific challenges cold weather brings to the farm.
January 22, 2026 11:59 AM
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USDA
Dairy Business News
USDA Awards $11 Million to Boost Dairy Innovation Across the U.S.
USDA is awarding more than $11 million to support small and midsized dairy businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation program.
January 21, 2026 03:28 PM
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Dairy Business News
New Funding Brings Milk Dispensers to More Virginia School Cafeterias
A $155,000 partnership investment will expand milk dispenser grants to more Virginia K–12 schools in 2026, helping reduce cafeteria waste while increasing student milk consumption.
January 21, 2026 10:10 AM
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Bird flu in cows casts shadow on state fairs
News
California Reopens Dairy Cattle Shows Following HPAI Ban
California has lifted its HPAI-related ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions, allowing shows to return to fairgrounds after more than a year.
January 20, 2026 10:40 AM
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U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington.
Policy
Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into Law
The president has signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. schools for the first time in more than a decade.
January 14, 2026 03:08 PM
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Dairy Business News
Will Dairy Margin Coverage Deliver Payments in 2026? Analysts Say Yes
With milk prices under pressure and global supply weighing on margins, analysts say Dairy Margin Coverage is likely to provide early financial support for producers in 2026.
January 14, 2026 11:16 AM
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Milk Prices
DMC Enrollment Opens for 2026, Now with Expanded Coverage
Enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage program opens Jan. 12 with expanded Tier 1 coverage, new production history rules and discounted multiyear premiums following improvements made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
January 13, 2026 02:20 PM
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Dairy Business News
The New Age of Beef-on-Dairy is Here
The next phase of beef-on-dairy is all about creating a reliable, efficient supply chain.
January 12, 2026 07:00 AM
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