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

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

Cyberattacks happen every single day, and they’re creeping into rural America.

Industry

The Three Things You Need to Know to Keep Your Farm Data Safe

Cyberattacks happen every single day, and they’re creeping into rural America. Here’s what you need to know to protect your operation from cybercrime.

February 22, 2022 03:55 PM

Taylor Leach

Industry

Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims

The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its ‘misleading’ advertisements in the United Kingdom.

January 28, 2022 03:21 PM

Taylor Leach

Industry

These Two Tax Credits Could Save Your Livestock Farm Thousands

Livestock producers have to deal with headaches on a day-to-day basis, and with tax season coming, those headaches could soon escalate. Gene Marks says two tax credits are available that could save thousands of dollars.

December 08, 2021 09:15 AM

Taylor Leach

Education

What’s In Your Farm Employee’s “Hidden Paycheck?”

While it’s easy to get defensive about the amount of money your employees should be receiving, there are often various benefits provided that contribute to an employee’s “hidden paycheck.”

December 02, 2021 07:00 AM

Taylor Leach

Education

Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.

November 10, 2021 09:34 AM

Taylor Leach

Education

Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records

If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.

November 01, 2021 07:27 AM

Taylor Leach