Rangeland forage: Almost trebled by seeding rose clover and use of sulfur-bearing fertilizers

Arkley, R; Helphinstine, W; Williams, W

Rangeland forage: Almost trebled by seeding rose clover and use of sulfur-bearing fertilizers

Authors

R. J. Arkley
W. N. Helphinstine
W. A. Williams

Authors Affiliations

R. J. Arkley is Associate Specialist in Soils, University of California, Berkeley; W. N. Helphinstine is Farm Advisor, Stanislaus County, University of California; W. A. Williams is Assistant Professor of Agronomy, University of California. Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 9(8):15-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v009n08p15. August 1955.

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Abstract

Rose clover seeded on ranges in Stanislaus County during the past two years increased forage production 82% and crude protein production 234% on an acre basis.

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