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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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Education
Keep Replacement Heifers Thriving this Winter: Three Expert Tips You Need to Know
When dairy farmers think about animals impacted by cold stress, calves are often the first that come to mind. However, it’s important to remember that cold stress doesn’t just affect calves—it can also significantly impact heifers.
January 03, 2025 11:51 AM
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Education
California Issues State of Emergency Warning in Response to More Bird Flu Found on Dairies
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to address bird flu in California dairy cattle, ramping up monitoring, quarantine efforts, and resource deployment.
December 18, 2024 04:45 PM
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Education
Beef-on-Dairy: This Iowa Dairy’s Strategic Approach for Success
How this Iowa dairy boosts their bottom line with genomics and crossbreeding.
November 21, 2024 08:20 AM
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Industry
Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
September 27, 2024 10:57 AM
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Industry
A Look Inside the Late Queen Elizabeth’s Dairy Farm
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, recently passed away at the age of 96. The late queen, who was well-known for her soft spot for animals, had a herd of 200 registered Jersey cows.
September 26, 2024 08:10 PM
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Education
Six Straw Alternatives to Get You Through a Bedding Shortage
If you are experiencing a shortage in your straw supply, here are six bedding alternatives to consider.
September 26, 2024 04:20 PM
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New $20 Million Feed Mill Expansion Unveiled in Idaho
Beef and dairy producers throughout Idaho may soon be receiving steamflaked corn and calf grains from a newly expanded feed facility in the state.
September 12, 2024 10:42 AM
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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 03:31 PM
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Education
Beef-on-Dairy: How to Make Successful Semen Selection Strategies
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.
August 28, 2024 12:09 PM
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Industry
This Vermont Dairy Farmer Turned into an Epic Track Star - Now She’s Heading to the Olympics Again!
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned track star, has booked her ticket to the summer Olympics once again.
June 26, 2024 11:34 AM
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