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

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

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

Taylor Leach

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

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

Taylor Leach

If you find yourself favoring some employees more than others, maybe it’s time for a more open-minded approach in order to grow as your farm’s leader.

Education

Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees

Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.

September 21, 2022 07:54 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

7 Tips to Help Reduce Stress During a Busy Season

With busy season ramping up for farmers across the country, now’s a good time to revisit some strategies to help manage stress as your workload picks up.

September 06, 2022 04:36 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

6 Tips to Keep Farm Employees Safe When Temps Rise

These scorching summer temps are not only taking a toll on crops and livestock, but farm employees as well.

July 21, 2022 07:54 AM

Taylor Leach

Many tax return due dates are automatically extended when a disaster occurs. Last week's tornados in Arkansas is one example.

Weather

Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?

Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding

March 24, 2022 03:44 PM

Taylor Leach