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Irrigated pastures: Further studies planned on pasture varieties and management practices
Author
Maurice L. PetersonAuthor Affiliations
Maurice L. Peterson is Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Assistant Agronomist in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(10):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n10p7. October 1948.
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Abstract
Irrigated pastures in California have increased to about 400,000 acres in approximately 15 years.
Peterson M. 1948. Irrigated pastures: Further studies planned on pasture varieties and management practices. Hilgardia 2(10):7-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n10p7
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