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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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Beef Production
Siring Success: One California Farm’s Approach to Better Beef-on-Dairy Calves
How this California operation is turning genetics and data into profits by raising higher performing beef-on-dairy calves with its own Angus bulls.
December 01, 2025 02:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
Bank Security
Education
How to Get a Loan Approval: A Banker’s Point of View
Strong financial organization and a solid relationship with your lender can make all the difference in getting a loan approved.
November 18, 2025 02:09 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
5 Questions to Consider Before You Invest in New Technology
A smart technology purchase starts with asking the right questions — so you can invest with confidence instead of impulse.
August 13, 2025 09:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
3 Big Leadership Myths You Need to Bust
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
August 07, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Beef Production
Community-Fed and Family-Led: The Unique Story of Brey Family Beef
At Brey Family Beef, success is rooted in more than sales. It’s about building connections, supporting the community and proudly sharing the story behind every cut of meat.
July 28, 2025 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
What Americans Won’t Give Up in 2025: Spending Priorities Revealed
A new SensaPay study reveals the top spending categories that consumers refuse to cut, prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy as leading essentials in 2025.
July 22, 2025 02:17 PM
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Jill Dutton
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Weather
20 Phrases Every Farmer Actually Mutters About Rain
Obsessing over rain, or the lack of it, is a skill every farmer has mastered. Here are 20 phrases you’ve likely muttered more than once.
July 14, 2025 03:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Industry
Rural America is Facing a Mounting Labor Crisis
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
July 11, 2025 03:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
Beef-on-Dairy Calves
Beef Production
Are Beef-on-Dairy Animals Really Worth the High Price Tag?
Beef-on-dairy crossbreds show clear advantages in feed efficiency and carcass performance, but Michigan State University research reveals current market premiums often exceed their true economic value.
June 27, 2025 03:59 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Industry
The 20 Embarrassing Problems that Make Your Farm Truck Unique
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
June 17, 2025 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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