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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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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
Pig Farm at Sunset
Education
When Siblings Share the Farm but Not the Same Vision
When siblings build a farm together, the hardest decisions can come when their children, spouses and different visions for the future enter the picture.
August 19, 2026 02:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy
News
Beef-on-Dairy Cattle May Have More to Gain at Lighter Weights
New research suggests beef-on-dairy cattle may deliver their biggest feedlot advantage when they enter at lighter weights.
August 18, 2026 11:36 AM
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Taylor Leach
scenic Wisconsin dairy farm
Education
Keeping the Farm Together Takes More Than a Will
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
August 12, 2026 01:44 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
The Price of Your Fourth of July Cookout Just Hit a New Record
Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.
July 01, 2026 10:12 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
A Beef-on-Dairy System Built for the Finish Line
At Kieler Farms, beef-on-dairy is now a core piece of the business, with about 1,300 head finished each year and a system built to carry cattle from calf to harvest.
June 29, 2026 08:27 AM
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Taylor Leach