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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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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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Education
Burn Bright, Not Out: Avoiding Leadership Fatigue on the Farm
Farm leaders often run on empty trying to do it all, but sustainable leadership means protecting your own well-being so you can keep showing up for your team and operation for the long haul.
June 04, 2025 12:04 PM
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Taylor Leach
Employment
Education
5 Easy Steps to Better Invest in Your Employees
Investing in employee development is just as important as investing in equipment. By building a skilled and engaged workforce, farmers can boost efficiency, retention, and long-term success.
February 28, 2025 11:40 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Education
25 Labor Goals for 2025: Enhancing Performance Through Employee Evaluations
Employee performance evaluations are essential for fostering growth, aligning goals, and addressing areas for improvement. What questions will you ask your employees in 2025?
December 30, 2024 04:45 PM
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Taylor Leach
Leadership
Industry
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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Taylor Leach
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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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Taylor Leach
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Industry
5 Traits All Great Farm Leaders Should Possess
To boost employee retention, farms need leaders who can effectively inspire and guide others. The job often requires its leaders to possess a handful of characteristics not necessarily used on other areas of the farm.
September 26, 2024 09:06 PM
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Taylor Leach
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