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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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Used Machinery
The 20 Embarrassing Problems that Make Your Farm Truck Unique
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
June 17, 2025 10:00 AM
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Succession Planning
The Kids Aren’t Coming Back to the Farm – Now What?
If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.
June 11, 2025 02:00 PM
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Dairy
Trade Turbulence Could Shake Up Dairy Exports to China
Rising tariffs between the U.S. and China are putting pressure on key dairy exports like whey and lactose, sparking concern over the potential of lost sales and falling prices.
April 10, 2025 01:04 PM
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Crop Production
Purdue’s Latest Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Shift Focus From Interest Rates
Farmer sentiment took a hit this month, with Purdue’s latest Ag Economy Barometer showing a 12-point drop due to concerns over trade policy, tariffs and profitability.
April 02, 2025 02:02 PM
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Dairy
California Issues New Ban on Dairy Cattle and Poultry Shows in Response to H5N1 Bird Flu
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has issued a statewide ban on dairy cattle and poultry exhibitions to combat the spread of H5N1 Avian Influenza. The ban will remain in place until the outbreak is under control—here’s what you need to know.
January 09, 2025 10:46 AM
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Conservation
Practical Tips to Help Finance Regenerative Ag Projects
When Alice and Caleb Crothers returned to the farm in 2015, they faced a steep learning curve and financial pressures, ultimately pivoting to regenerative agriculture to ensure the farm’s survival for future generations.
January 08, 2025 02:28 PM
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Weather
U.S. Braces for a Hotter and Drier Fall as La Niña Looms
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
September 11, 2024 03:29 PM
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Heat Wave
Weather
Dangerously High Temperatures Expected to Soar Out West
Is it early June or the middle of August? Because despite what the calendar might say, Mother Nature seems to be cranking up the thermostat earlier than normal this year.
June 05, 2024 02:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
Employee Benefits
Farmland
What Makes Your Farm a Unique Place to Work?
Finding skilled labor is a major challenge. However, there are strategies farmers can use to make their operations more attractive workplaces. And here’s the good news—it doesn’t necessarily require offering higher pay.
May 21, 2024 11:48 PM
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Dairy
HPAI Now Detected on Ohio Dairy: Strange Bird Flu Concerns See Growth
Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
April 04, 2024 02:02 PM
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