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 Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?

On June 11, 2023, the following antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase over-the-counter.

March 02, 2023 01:10 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.

Fall Forecast: Expect it to be Hotter and Drier Than Normal

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center suggests Summer may stick around a little longer than normal this year.

October 05, 2022 01:44 PM

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Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans

Farm household health insurance expenses have doubled since 2001.

September 19, 2022 09:43 PM

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With alfalfa being one of the most important forage crops on the farm and feed prices on the rise, it’s critical to ensure your stand is harvested in a timely manner to maximize quality while preserving quantity

Follow These Steps When Fertilizing Perennial Forages

With fall just around the corner, now is the time to think about applying fertilizer to perennial forages.

September 12, 2022 11:49 AM

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

Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?

Science suggests “Tornado Alley” may be expanding

March 24, 2022 03:44 PM

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Should We Expect Above-Normal Temperatures this Spring?

Despite frigid temperatures and large accumulations of snow, official forecasts are pointing towards above-normal temperatures in the months ahead.

January 10, 2022 03:30 PM

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Americans Expected to Purchase 161 Million Pounds of Butter for the Holidays

Americans are expected to purchase 161 million lb. of butter between the second week of November through Christmas.

November 15, 2021 12:44 PM

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Jun 21, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Elle Purrier St. Pierre aka Elinor Purrier St. Pierre takes a victory lap after winning the women's 1,500m in a meet-record 3:58.03 during the USA Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.

Vermont Dairy Farmer, Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Punches Her Ticket to Summer Olympics

Elle Purrier St. Pierre, a Vermont dairy farmer turned world-renowned track star, has punched her ticket to compete in the 2021 Summer Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo.

July 13, 2021 03:34 PM

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First Known Ice Cream Recipe Called for This Special Ingredient: Whale Vomit

Would you celebrate National Ice Cream Month tasting the first written recipe for ice cream?

July 01, 2021 12:04 PM

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Farmers Share Their Favorite Suez Canal Memes

We asked you to share your favorite Suez Canal memes and you didn’t disappoint!

March 26, 2021 04:27 PM

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