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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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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
Christmas Milk and Cookies
Dairy
Santa Will Drink More than 5 Million Gallons of Milk This Christmas Eve
Whether it’s whole milk, 2%, eggnog or chocolate, Santa sure loves to drink the good stuff – real milk from real, hardworking dairy farm families!
December 23, 2025 08:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Dairy
First Case of Avian Flu Detected in Wisconsin Dairy Herd
Officials have confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd.
December 14, 2025 01:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Taxes and Finance
Feeling the Price Pinch: Young Adults are Eating Out Less
Rising prices, stagnant wages and financial pressures are leading many young adults to cut back on eating out.
November 19, 2025 03:27 PM
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Taylor Leach
Bank Security
Taxes and Finance
How to Get a Loan Approval: A Banker’s Point of View
Strong financial organization and a solid relationship with your lender can make all the difference in getting a loan approved.
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Health
3 Big Leadership Myths You Need to Bust
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
August 07, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
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