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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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Schedule regular and structured meetings to engage your team.
Education
Are Your Employees Clocked in but Checked Out?
Some employees do their jobs and go home, while others look for ways to help the farm run better. Here’s how managers can encourage more of the latter.
November 10, 2026 11:38 AM
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Taylor Leach
Idaho Dairy
News
Beef Surpasses Dairy as Idaho’s Top Ag Commodity for First Time in 22 Years
Record cattle prices and higher-value beef-on-dairy calves are reshaping Idaho’s farm economy, giving the state’s beef industry a revenue boost while dairy holds close behind.
November 09, 2026 01:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
News
Nearly 1 in 4 Feedyard Cattle Are Beef-on-Dairy Crosses
As dairy’s role in the beef business continues to grow, beef-on-dairy cattle now account for nearly 26% of cattle entering U.S. feedyards.
November 03, 2026 01:38 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
The Little Talks That Make the Big Conversations Easier
Small conversations can make the awkward “death talk” easier and help families plan for succession before a loss forces decisions.
October 27, 2026 11:13 AM
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Taylor Leach
Retention
Education
What New Employees Need Most in Their First Few Weeks
A new employee has a lot to learn in the first few weeks, and farm managers can make the transition easier by setting expectations and making time to answer questions.
October 21, 2026 01:12 PM
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Taylor Leach
Grain Bin By Lori Hays
Education
Why HR and Insurance Are Two Risks You Might Be Overlooking
People, insurance and having a plan in place are easy to overlook, but they can have a big impact when the unexpected happens.
September 10, 2026 01:05 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
What Would a World Without Cows Look Like?
A new documentary takes a closer look at cows and the questions surrounding food, climate and agriculture.
September 08, 2026 11:56 AM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
Beef Production
Beef-on-Dairy Calves Bring New Mineral Questions to the Feedlot
As beef-on-dairy calves are pushed for growth, zinc and copper nutrition could influence how well they respond to growth-enhancing technologies.
September 03, 2026 09:19 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Before Dolly Parton Was a Star, She Was a Tennessee Farm Kid
“Dolly was a farmer just like her daddy. He farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness.”
August 25, 2026 03:49 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
If You Give a Kid a Heifer
A county fair heifer is more than an animal to show. She’s a partner in a journey that teaches kids patience, confidence and the dedication it takes to prepare.
August 21, 2026 08:45 AM
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Taylor Leach