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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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Education
The Kids Aren’t Coming Back to the Farm – Now What?
If the next generation isn’t coming back, it’s not the end. But it is time for a new plan.
June 11, 2025 02:00 PM
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Education
Burn Bright, Not Out: Avoiding Leadership Fatigue on the Farm
Farm leaders often run on empty trying to do it all, but sustainable leadership means protecting your own well-being so you can keep showing up for your team and operation for the long haul.
June 04, 2025 12:04 PM
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Employment
Education
5 Easy Steps to Better Invest in Your Employees
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
February 28, 2025 11:40 AM
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Beef Production
Beef-on-Dairy: A Critical Solution to the Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
With native cattle numbers still under pressure, beef-on-dairy crossbreds are providing the industry with a critical supply of cattle.
February 05, 2025 10:04 AM
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Education
25 Labor Goals for 2025: Enhancing Performance Through Employee Evaluations
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
December 30, 2024 04:45 PM
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Education
Beef-on-Dairy: This Iowa Dairy’s Strategic Approach for Success
How this Iowa dairy boosts their bottom line with genomics and crossbreeding.
November 19, 2024 09:00 AM
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Leadership
Education
3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024
For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.
September 27, 2024 12:06 PM
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Industry
Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
September 27, 2024 10:57 AM
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Industry
Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Help Meet Climate Goals, Farmers Push Back
Ireland’s Agriculture Minister has been looking into various ways to reduce methane emissions, including culling 200,000 cows over the next three years.
September 26, 2024 09:04 PM
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Weather
U.S. Braces for a Hotter and Drier Fall as La Niña Looms
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
September 11, 2024 03:31 PM
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