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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
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington.
Retail Industry
Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into Law
The president has signed the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law, restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. schools for the first time in more than a decade.
January 14, 2026 03:08 PM
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Taylor Leach
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Retail Management
3 Big Leadership Myths You Need to Bust
Letting go of these ideas can help farm leaders adopt a more thoughtful, flexible approach that strengthens their operation and empowers their team.
August 07, 2025 12:40 PM
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Taylor Leach
Young corn plants - sunset - By Lindsey Pound
Retail Business
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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Retail Industry
The Sweetest States: Where America Loves Ice Cream Most
A new ranking reveals which U.S. states have the most ice cream shops per capita, highlighting where America’s love for frozen treats runs the deepest.
July 01, 2025 02:00 PM
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Taylor Leach
Employment
Retail Industry
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 10:00 AM
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Taylor Leach
Robert F. Kennedy Hearing Jan 29
Retail Industry
RFK Jr.: Friend or Foe to the Dairy Industry?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services has some farmers wondering—will he be a champion for real dairy or a source of controversy? With his strong support for whole milk but a divisive stance on raw milk, his impact on the industry is still up for debate.
February 27, 2025 10:11 AM
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Taylor Leach
Barb Peterson Sunrise Veterinary Services by Dylan Voyles - milk sampling dairy cows for H5N1 avian flu 05-01-2024 near Amarillo Texas - milk sample milk vial
Retail Business
California Issues State of Emergency Warning in Response to More Bird Flu Found on Dairies
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency to address bird flu in California dairy cattle, ramping up monitoring, quarantine efforts, and resource deployment.
January 09, 2025 11:03 AM
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Taylor Leach
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Retail Business
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 02:56 PM
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Taylor Leach
Leadership
Retail Business
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
Walmart Milk Processing Georgia
Retail Industry
Walmart Announces Plans to Build $350 Million Milk Processing Plant in Southern Georgia
America’s largest retail store has announced its plans to build a $350 million milk processing plant in Valdosta, Ga.
September 27, 2024 09:15 AM
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