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

Education

6 Tips to Keep Farm Employees Safe When Temps Rise

These scorching summer temps are not only taking a toll on crops and livestock, but farm employees as well.

July 21, 2022 07:54 AM

Taylor Leach

Industry

Today is No ‘Udder” Day – It’s Cow Appreciation Day!

While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.

July 14, 2022 03:42 PM

Taylor Leach

Many tax return due dates are automatically extended when a disaster occurs. Last week's tornados in Arkansas is one example.

Weather

Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?

Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding

March 24, 2022 03:44 PM

Taylor Leach

Industry

Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims

The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its ‘misleading’ advertisements in the United Kingdom.

January 28, 2022 03:21 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.

November 10, 2021 09:34 AM

Taylor Leach

Education

Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records

If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.

November 01, 2021 07:27 AM

Taylor Leach

Steve Pavilina, the American self-help author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur, says it best when he said, “Courage is the dividing line between weakness and the strength of character.”

Beef Production

The Road to Becoming a Better Manager

While the road to becoming a better manager isn’t any easy one, there are a few steps you can take to not only improve your work performance, but your team’s performance as well.

June 09, 2021 04:31 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

Here’s a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’

Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.

April 01, 2021 01:59 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

Bouncing Back from Failure

Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.

March 29, 2021 12:16 PM

Taylor Leach

According to USDA, this funding was made available to help struggling rural communities “recover economically” and offer more market opportunities, improve infrastructure and protect farmland.

Beef Production

Is Solar Energy an Option for Your Farm?

Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.

March 26, 2021 08:50 AM

Taylor Leach