Irrigated Pasture Production in the Central Valley of California

Irrigated pastures, a mixture of perennial grasses and legumes, can be grown successfully in most areas of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. This is a step-by-step guide to establishing and maintaining irrigated pastures.

Using this publication you’ll learn how to plan in advance for an irrigated pasture, select plant species, and prepare the seedbed. You’ll also learn about the special fertilization, weed control, and irrigation issues present with irrigated pastures. Also included are chapters on hay making, forage and grazing management, leases, and grazing economics.