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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
Life After Cows: One Family’s Decision to Choose a Different Future
Selling a family dairy herd can feel like the end of everything. But Ashley Kennedy has discovered that life after dairy can bring new routines, new opportunities and a new sense of purpose beyond the barn.
August 03, 2026 09:14 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Livestock
Pagels Ponderosa’s Boot Camp Brings the Next Generation of Ag Closer to the Farm
From new friendships to hands-on learning, a week of summer camp helps middle school students explore modern dairy farming, agriculture technology and the many career paths that keep the industry moving.
July 23, 2026 12:15 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Why One Dairy Bet Big on High-Oleic Soybeans
High-oleic soybeans are helping this Wisconsin dairy turn homegrown feed into lower costs, higher butterfat and greater control over its operation.
July 02, 2026 02:19 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
The Price of Your Fourth of July Cookout Just Hit a New Record
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
July 01, 2026 10:12 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Livestock
From Soil to Yogurt: How MVP Dairy is Building Sustainability for the Next Generation
At MVP Dairy, two fourth-generation farm families with more than 100 years of farming history have come together to build a system where every decision is made with the next generation in mind.
June 22, 2026 01:16 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Health
The Conversation That Could Save a Life Starts at the Kitchen Table
The words spoken around the table can open the door to healing, hope and the courage to ask for help when it matters most.
June 19, 2026 09:25 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Livestock
73% of Americans Buy Cheese Every Time They Shop
A new survey finds 73% of Americans always or often buy cheese when they shop, with most saying they view it as both a favorite food and a convenient source of protein.
June 04, 2026 08:30 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Health
School’s Out, Farm Safety Is In
With school out and more youth heading into summer farm work, now is the time to put safety checks in place before kids take on responsibilities on the farm.
May 28, 2026 11:01 AM
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Livestock
Meet the Female Farmer Putting Dairy Front and Center at the Indy 500
Ashley Stockwell will step onto one of racing’s biggest stages to hand the Indy 500 winner the iconic bottle of milk, carrying forward a 90-year tradition while representing women in agriculture during the Year of the Female Farmer.
May 21, 2026 03:12 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy
Chocolate Reclaims the Top Spot as America’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Chocolate is back at No. 1 among U.S. ice cream flavors, with butter pecan gaining ground and richer options continuing to rise in popularity, according to a new survey.
April 30, 2026 02:06 PM
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