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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
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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Industry
New $20 Million Feed Mill Expansion Unveiled in Idaho
Beef and dairy producers throughout Idaho may soon be receiving steamflaked corn and calf grains from a newly expanded feed facility in the state.
September 09, 2024 10:34 AM
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Industry
Stay Safe this Silage Harvest Season
During the rush of corn silage harvest, safety often takes a back seat. However, tragedy can strike in the blink of an eye.
August 30, 2024 12:17 PM
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Beef Production
Beef-on-Dairy: How to Make Successful Semen Selection Strategies
With beef-on-dairy calf prices through the roof, making the right beef semen selection has the potential to push those sky-high prices even higher.
August 28, 2024 12:09 PM
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Beef Production
Want to Boost Your Beef-on-Dairy Calf’s Value? Know Their Health Status
While even average crossbred animals are bringing a decent profit, healthy, well-grown calves are worth top dollar.
July 12, 2024 04:54 PM
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Heat Wave
Weather
Dangerously High Temperatures Expected to Soar Out West
Is it early June or the middle of August? Because despite what the calendar might say, Mother Nature seems to be cranking up the thermostat earlier than normal this year.
June 05, 2024 02:39 PM
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