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

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

Education

Here’s a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’

Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.

April 01, 2021 01:59 PM

Taylor Leach

Education

Bouncing Back from Failure

Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.

March 29, 2021 12:16 PM

Taylor Leach

According to USDA, this funding was made available to help struggling rural communities “recover economically” and offer more market opportunities, improve infrastructure and protect farmland.

Hog Production

Is Solar Energy an Option for Your Farm?

Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.

March 26, 2021 08:50 AM

Taylor Leach

Industry

Merck to Help Produce COVID-19 Vaccine, Won’t Impact Livestock Sector

Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.

March 11, 2021 10:14 AM

Taylor Leach

Not all buildings are built the same. Therefore, it’s important to know just how much snow your roof can handle.

Winter Storms are Brewing, Keep the Lights On!

While keeping a generator on the farm may seem like a “no-brainer” when it comes to preparing for a storm, making sure this life-saving device is ready to go at any moment is a necessity.

December 18, 2020 11:00 AM

Taylor Leach

While there is no cookie-cutter formula to self-care, Cheya Thousand says people crave permission to rest and replenish.

Hog Production

The Battle of Burnout on the Farm

If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.

November 24, 2020 03:38 PM

Taylor Leach