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Update: Commenting period extended to Dec. 1. Proposed revisions will make it difficult for youth to learn the ropes of farming.

The Department of Labor says it will re-propose the “parental exemption” portion of the child labor rule, but farm groups say the rule still needs more work.

Feedback to enhance the work environment.

Effective leadership starts with choices.

I credit the learning experiences related to “mismanaging” people as a part of our farm success.

The U.S. Department of Labor said it will be revising and re-proposing the portion of the rule that interprets “parental exemption.”

The Kinze Autonomous Harvest System allows the combine operator to control the tractor and grain cart without having a driver in the tractor seat.

Republicans and Democrats are under pressure to deliver meaningful immigration reform.

Producers wear many hats, but not all hats fit or make the most financial sense. Examine your operation and determine if outside help is needed.

The Tracy Ranch marked the rare sesquicentennial milestone in 2012 validating the struggles of five generations of California farming.