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The Muller brothers with father Joe.

Using livestock forage for cover crops throughout their hundred-acre farm in the western Sacramento Valley brings a plethora of benefits to farmers Ken and Susan Muller.

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

A successful harvest in orchard and vineyard crops begins with a viable spring bloom and fruit set. Given the importance of this stage of crop development, spring frosts during bloom and early fruit set pose a legitimate concern.

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

Here we share insights and strategies for success from experienced cover crop growers as we relate their practices and observations to research studies.

A wide range of leguminous and non-leguminous cover crops are used in California. The table below, adapted from Managing Cover Crops Profitably, will help you narrow your search based on the beneficial roles of cover crops common in your region.

These case studies dive deep into specific farming issues that are often mentioned by growers as potential barriers to using cover crops, or particular challenges while cover cropping.

This database describes the cover cropping strategies, detailed practices, benefits, and challenges of experienced cover crop growers in orchards and vineyards in the southern Sacramento Valley (including the Capay Valley) and the North Coast viticulture region.