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

Bird flu in cows casts shadow on state fairs

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

Dairy

Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.

April 02, 2024 02:06 PM

Taylor Leach

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Dairy

New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns

In an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the importation of dairy cattle.

April 02, 2024 02:05 PM

Taylor Leach

Dairy

They Prioritize Genuine People Power

In South Dakota, you’ll find a 130-year-old dairy operation that runs on passion, perseverance and a focus on finding the right people. This dynamic trifecta is what makes up the unparalleled culture of MoDak Dairy.

February 06, 2024 01:57 PM

Taylor Leach

Succession Planning

3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.

January 04, 2024 04:46 PM

Taylor Leach