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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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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
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Education
The Conversation That Could Save a Life Starts at the Kitchen Table
The words spoken around the table can open the door to healing, hope and the courage to ask for help when it matters most.
June 19, 2026 09:25 AM
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Education
Make the Most of Your Midyear Money Decisions
Conducting a midyear financial check-in for your operation can help you spot money hiccups early, tweak plans and stay on track for a stronger finish to the year.
June 05, 2026 11:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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News
The Balancing Act Behind Beef-on-Dairy Carcass Size
Beef-on-dairy cattle are getting bigger and more valuable, but the industry’s push for heavier carcasses is creating a balancing act between profitability, cattle health and steaks consumers still want to put on the grill.
May 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
School’s Out, Farm Safety Is In
With school out and more youth heading into summer farm work, now is the time to put safety checks in place before kids take on responsibilities on the farm.
May 28, 2026 11:01 AM
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Taylor Leach
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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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