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Crop Rotation Vetch and Rye

Photograph of Conservation Crop Rotation. Vetch and rye for pasture and silage. Field has been planted for 5 years to improve soil. 1958 it was pastured, 15 head on this 52 acres until May 1; cut 8-10 ton silage per acre. Put 250 ton in one silo and expects to fill another, (Special) -- cut 9 ton and placed in his stock ponds to clear ater and supply fish food.
Date: May 26, 1958
Creator: Chance, R. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History