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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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Education
The World Needs More McArthurs
A new country song is hitting home for farm families, showing what it’s like to keep a farm in the family through four generations.
April 06, 2026 02:14 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Check In on Your Health Before It Checks Out
You take care of your land and livestock—don’t forget to take care of yourself.
March 23, 2026 05:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
U.S. Bovine Semen Slipped 4% in 2025, Exports Hit Record $327M
Even after losing a major export market, the U.S. bovine genetics industry bounced back in 2025.
March 17, 2026 12:20 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Beef Production
Beef-on-Dairy is Becoming a Bigger Engine for the Beef Supply Chain
Beef-on-dairy has rapidly evolved into a major contributor to the U.S. beef supply, reshaping how dairy and beef sectors work together and positioning itself as a lasting force in the marketplace.
February 25, 2026 04:38 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
The Best Leaders Share These Three Behaviors
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
February 23, 2026 02:57 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
It’s Time to Break Up with the Bad Employee
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Love on the Farm Means Managing Stress Together
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
February 09, 2026 01:46 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Beef Production
Why Fiber Quality Matters More for Beef-on-Dairy
Beef-on-dairy steers need better fiber than conventional cattle to perform their best.
February 05, 2026 03:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
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News
Will Beef-on-Dairy Help Rebuild America’s Record-Low Cattle Numbers?
As America’s beef cow herd hits a 75-year low, dairy farmers are stepping in with beef-on-dairy calves to help fill feedlots and keep the beef supply moving.
February 03, 2026 11:54 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Industry
The Mental Pressure of Being an Off-The-Farm Spouse
While having a job outside of the farm brings dependable income and often insurance, the heavy load of working to help keep the farm afloat - while not being fully involved in daily operations - can take a toll on the off-the-farm spouse.
January 26, 2026 02:07 PM
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