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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
Holstein Cow
Industry
Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy
The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.
April 02, 2024 02:06 PM
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Taylor Leach
Dairy cows
Education
HPAI Now Detected on Ohio Dairy: Strange Bird Flu Concerns See Growth
Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
April 04, 2024 02:02 PM
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Taylor Leach
fall_field
Weather
U.S. Braces for a Hotter and Drier Fall as La Niña Looms
If predictions hold true, this fall could be a hotter and drier season across much of the U.S.
September 11, 2024 03:31 PM
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Taylor Leach
Employee Housing
Industry
Does Your Employee Housing Check These 5 Important Boxes?
Providing housing for farm workers is an excellent way to increase employee retention, heighten morale and boost performance.
September 10, 2024 03:48 PM
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Taylor Leach
Employee Benefits
What Makes Your Farm a Unique Place to Work?
Finding skilled labor is a major challenge. However, there are strategies farmers can use to make their operations more attractive workplaces. And here’s the good news—it doesn’t necessarily require offering higher pay.
May 22, 2024 10:20 PM
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Taylor Leach
As we move into the end of summer and look ahead to cooler temperatures of fall, most of our commodities have settled in to a tight range.
Weather
What an El Niño Event Could Mean for Fall Weather
Weather patterns have been anything but predictable this year thanks to El Niño. However, one meteorologist says America’s heartland may start to see wetter weather conditions just in time for fall.
September 07, 2023 01:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
Tractor with tanker
Hog Production
Keep Your Employees Safe Around Large Equipment
Farm employees are a critical piece of our operation and keeping them safe should be every farm’s top priority. However, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, especially when large equipment is involved.
August 29, 2023 11:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
Random Acts of Kindness on the Farm
Education
11 Ways to Practice Random Acts of Kindness on the Farm
Don’t let day-to-day farm tasks stand in your way of showing some extra gratitude to your hardworking employees.
June 28, 2023 12:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
Needle Drugs_Pexels
Education
Over-The-Counter Livestock Antibiotics Officially a Thing of the Past
Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.
June 08, 2023 12:39 PM
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Taylor Leach
While having hard conversations can be conflictive, it is also healthy to help grow a business
Industry
5 Tips for a Better Farm Meeting
With all of the chaos and confusion centered around running an agricultural operation, regularly scheduled meetings should be a must on your farm.
March 20, 2023 02:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
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