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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
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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Taylor Leach
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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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Taylor Leach
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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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Taylor Leach
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Education
It’s Time to Break Up with the Bad Employee
Putting off letting go of the wrong employee often makes problems harder to fix later.
February 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
Love on the Farm Means Managing Stress Together
On farms and ranches, stress is part of the job. But couples who stay connected and are intentional about their relationship can navigate the busy seasons without letting it strain their partnership.
February 09, 2026 01:46 PM
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Taylor Leach
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How to Handle Tension Before it Becomes Conflict
Conflict on the farm is a normal part of working with people, and if it’s addressed early and handled respectfully, it can help teams work better together.
January 07, 2026 03:55 PM
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Taylor Leach
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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
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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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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