Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of range improvement, H. Mead Norton, Ti Ranch. Excellent condition of native grass to the left of the fence has been accomplished by treating brush and deferred grazing. The pasture to the left of the fence was sprayed by airplane in June, 1956, with 2 pounds of 2-4-5T herbicide per acre, and again with 1 poind per acre in June, 1957. The pasture was not grazed after spraying until frost arrived. The pasture on the right has not received treatment and has been badly overgrazed. OK-569-12.
Date: October 18, 1957
Creator: Lowe, G. N.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of tame pastures improvement. Abandoned cropland field being planted to Bermuda grass using a two-automatic planter. Fertilizer is applied at the time of planting. The Bermuda grass will be overseeded with legumes. OK-540-3.
Date: August 6, 1957
Creator: Lowe, George
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History