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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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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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Taylor Leach
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Succession Planning
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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Dairy
Carving a New Path: How Wisconsin Native Transforms Cheddar into a Canvas for Dairy Advocacy
What started as a simple curiosity has turned into a one-of-a-kind career. Today, Vicki Janisch turns blocks of Wisconsin cheese into art while staying connected to the industry that shaped her.
March 25, 2026 04:13 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Health
Check In on Your Health Before It Checks Out
You take care of your land and livestock—don’t forget to take care of yourself.
March 23, 2026 05:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Livestock
U.S. Bovine Semen Slipped 4% in 2025, Exports Hit Record $327M
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
March 17, 2026 12:20 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Business
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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Business
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
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Harvest
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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Health
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
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Health
How to Handle Tension Before it Becomes Conflict
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
January 07, 2026 03:55 PM
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Taylor Leach
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