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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.

Latest Stories
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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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Education
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
Bank Security
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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Jill Dutton
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Industry
20 Phrases Every Farmer Actually Mutters About Rain
Obsessing over rain, or the lack of it, is a skill every farmer has mastered. Here are 20 phrases you’ve likely muttered more than once.
July 14, 2025 03:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Industry
Rural America is Facing a Mounting Labor Crisis
A shrinking labor pool is already having an impact, and ag experts say it’s only going to get tougher.
July 11, 2025 03:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Hog Production
The 20 Embarrassing Problems that Make Your Farm Truck Unique
Old farm trucks might be rough around the edges, but their quirks, dents and stubborn reliability make them unforgettable fixtures of life on the farm.
June 17, 2025 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
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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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Taylor Leach
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