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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
Keeping the Farm Together Takes More Than a Will
Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.
August 12, 2026 01:44 PM
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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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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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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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Education
Promoting Your Best Worker Isn’t Always the Best Move
Strong employees are not always strong managers, and the difference often comes down to whether they’ve been prepared to lead people, not just do the job.
May 26, 2026 12:42 PM
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Education
When Good Employees Create Hard Decisions
When a good employee’s behavior changes, knowing how to respond can be challenging, especially when the right answer is not clear.
April 27, 2026 11:08 AM
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Education
10 Leadership Habits That Make Employees Want to Stay
Keeping good employees is not always about pay. Trust, communication and everyday interactions play a bigger role in whether employees stay engaged and committed to their work.
April 16, 2026 10:55 AM
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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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Education
The Best Leaders Share These Three Behaviors
The way you show up for your team on the farm shapes how work gets done and the kind of environment your crew experiences every day.
February 23, 2026 02:57 PM
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