Winter, 1990 (v2n2)

New Cover Crops Bulletin

The first revision of the University of California bulletin on cover crops in 38 years is now available through the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Covercrops for California Agriculture shows growers how to enhance the productivity of their land while reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

The 24-page bulletin outlines the benefits and costs of using cover crops, how to select appropriate cover crops for different commodities and how to manage cover crops. Rick Miller, a UC Davis postgraduate agronomy researcher and one of the publication's primary authors, said the bulletin can be "an important resource for farmers who want to establish a broader, more integrated method of production."

Order the bulletin by title and number (21471) from ANR Publications, Dept. NR, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1239. Enclose a check payable to UC Regents for $3.50, which includes postage, tax and handling. Call (415) 642-2431 to place orders using VISA or MasterCard

Index for Sustainable Agriculture Winter, 1990