Taylor Leach
Recent contents by Taylor Leach
Top 10 Calf Management Articles of 2019
Dec 12, 2019 by Taylor Leach
As we wrap up 2019, check out our most popular calf management articles of the year!
Top 10 Nutrition Articles of 2019
Dec 11, 2019 by Taylor Leach
Here we count down the top 10 nutrition articles that made dairy headlines in 2019.
Knowing Open Cows More Important Than Knowing Pregnant Ones
Dec 11, 2019 by Taylor Leach
While it might be frustrating to find an unexpected open cow in the herd, knowing that information is important.
How Little Accomplishments Can Lead to Big Wins
Dec 09, 2019 by Taylor Leach
The new year is just around the corner and many producers are asking themselves what adjustments need to be made on their operation as they head into 2020.
Six Steps to Build A Better Activist Defense Team
Dec 04, 2019 by Taylor Leach
Animal rights activists have constantly threatened animal agriculture over the years with 2019 being a prime example.
Does Dairy Fit on the Breakfast Table?
Dec 03, 2019 by Taylor Leach
What was once thought of as the most important meal of the day is now being consider the most neglected meal of the day.
Diet Deep Dive: Will Starch be in Short Supply?
Nov 26, 2019 by Taylor Leach
Tough conditions mean cow diets could be lacking one major component: Starch.
How to Keep the Family Farm Farming
Nov 19, 2019 by Taylor Leach
Two-thirds of farmers do not have a plan in place as to how they will transfer their massive asset base onto the next generation.
Dairy Report: Yogurt Companies Feeling the Pinch of Lower Consumption
Nov 19, 2019 by Taylor Leach
We know dairy consumption is down. Yogurt is also feeling the pinch.
Dairy Report: Milk Markets Holding Strong, Ben and Jerry's Lawsuit
Nov 12, 2019 by Taylor Leach
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not changing its price forecast for all-milk. In the November WASDE report, USDA is leaving the 2020 all-milk price forecast the same at $18.85 per cwt.
A Lame Vacation Makes for Lame Production
Nov 11, 2019 by Taylor Leach
If a cow is experiencing lameness prior to dry off, she may be more likely to incur a rough transition back into the milking herd.
A Lame Vacation Makes for Lame Production
Nov 11, 2019 by Taylor Leach
If a cow is experiencing lameness prior to dry off, she may be more likely to incur a rough transition back into the milking herd.
Dairy Report: Milk Hits $20 Mark, Farm Workforce Bill Applauded
Nov 05, 2019 by Taylor Leach
Milk prices have witnessed a wild roller-coaster ride during the last five years but seem to be holding steady at $20 as of lately.
Moo-ve Over Wine, Beer and Cheese May be a Better Pair
Nov 04, 2019 by Taylor Leach
It has longed been assumed that wine and cheese have always made the perfect pair, but one Minnesota brewing company is challenging that belief.
McDonald’s Launches Reformulated Chocolate Milk
Nov 01, 2019 by Taylor Leach
The new formulation has 25 percent less sugar than McDonald’s previous chocolate milk and is no longer a fat-free product.