Taylor Leach

Dairy Herd Management

Chobani Bets $1.2B on Pennsylvania, Takes Over Keurig Dr Pepper Plant

By: Taylor Leach

Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in Pennsylvania could create a major new market for more than 3 billion lbs of milk while tapping into the growing demand for protein-rich dairy products.

Dairy Herd Management

Dairy Producers Face a Triple Squeeze From Milk, Feed and Beef Markets

By: Taylor Leach

Milk prices are stuck, feed costs are climbing and beef-on-dairy income is facing a new round of uncertainty, leaving dairy producers with plenty to watch this fall.

CattleNetwork.Com

Beef-on-Dairy Calves Bring New Mineral Questions to the Feedlot

By: Taylor Leach

As beef-on-dairy calves are pushed for growth, zinc and copper nutrition could influence how well they respond to growth-enhancing technologies.

CattleNetwork.Com

If You Give a Kid a Heifer

By: Taylor Leach

A county fair heifer is more than an animal to show. She's a partner in a journey that teaches kids patience, confidence and the dedication it takes to prepare.

Dairy Herd Management

Chasing Protein in a High-Fat World

By: Taylor Leach

Amino acids could be the next piece of the puzzle for farmers looking to push milk protein higher as genetics continue to drive impressive gains in milkfat.

CattleNetwork.Com

What Would a World Without Cows Look Like?

By: Taylor Leach

A new documentary takes a closer look at cows and the questions surrounding food, climate and agriculture.

Dairy Herd Management

Setting the Stage for 2027 Corn Silage

By: Taylor Leach

Corn silage may be off of the field, but the work isn't over yet. Nutrient management, manure and cover crops can all help set fields up for the 2027 growing season.

Dairy Herd Management

What Will it Take to Finally Trigger a DMC Payment?

By: Taylor Leach

As grain prices climb and milk markets hold steady, the DMC margin is tightening and potential payments are coming back into focus for the months ahead.

Farm Journal

Why HR and Insurance Are Two Risks You Might Be Overlooking

By: Taylor Leach

People, insurance and having a plan in place are easy to overlook, but they can have a big impact when the unexpected happens.

Dairy Herd Management

More Milk in the Tank, Fewer Dollars in the Budget

By: Taylor Leach

U.S. milk production keeps climbing while softer dairy demand, higher feed costs and weaker beef-on-dairy returns put more pressure on margins heading into 2027.