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Sandlove Grass Drilled in Wheat
Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 on Class III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
Engleman, Jack
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/4 section 26 twp 20N-4 15W, opposite 18th post south of brace post.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Remains of Old Sod House
Photograph of the remains of an old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The houses were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after nearly 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass Planting
Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 onClass III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Remains of Old Sod House
Photograph of remains of old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The homes were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Bermuda sod on the front slope of a dam—sodded and fertilized in 1949—occasional light grazing. Sod shows some evidence of breaking up and probably should be fertilized in the near future. Has provided excellent protection to the structure. OK-3134-4
Date:
December 9, 1955
Creator:
Cooper, H. W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Livestock--Dietary and Nutritional Needs
Photograph of silage, Fred Jackson farm. Trench silo is being filled with Atlas Sorghum. Feed is averaging 18 tons per acre of silage. Will be used to feed 65 head of diary cattle this winter. The crop was irrigated. OK-143-1.
Date:
August 9, 1955
Creator:
Murray, Hubert J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-9.
Date:
November 9, 1955
Creator:
Whittington, Fred
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of Black Locust trees planted in February, 1955, They are 6 months old and range between 6 and 8 feet tall. Watermelons were planted in order to give the trees the necessary cultivation. OK-151-3.
Date:
August 9, 1955
Creator:
Evans, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Irrigated Atlas Sorgo
Photograph of Fred Jackson, owner, standing by side of irrigated Atlas Sorgo. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Fred Jackson, owner, standing by side of irrigated Atlas Sorgo. Crop is making 18 tons of silage per acre. Irrigation system was designed and staked by SCS personnel in the Greer Co. SCD."
Date:
August 9, 1955
Creator:
Murray, Hubert
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sandlove Grass Drilled in Wheat
Photograph of Sandlove grass drilled in wheat in 1952 on Class III and IV land, Soil Unit 12.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of F.E. LeGrand of Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a 1-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop. Sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman, Mr. LeGrand won with the name "Mr. Splash." OK-194-10.
Date:
November 9, 1955
Creator:
Whittington, Fred
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of F. E. LeGrand, Mayfield, Oklahoma, receiving a one-gallon jug of Oklahoma rainwater from Leon J. McDonald, Assistant State Conservationist. In a contest to name Mr. Raindrop, sponsored by the Soil Conservation Society of America and the Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman magazine, Mr. LeGrand won with the name “Mr. Splash.” OK-194-10.
Date:
November 9, 1955
Creator:
Whittington, Fred
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Silage
Photograph of trench silo being filled with Atlas Sorghum. Feed is averaging 18 tons per acre of silage. Will be used to feed 65 head of dairy cattle this winter. Crop was irrigated.
Date:
August 9, 1955
Creator:
Murray, Hubert
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Sprinkler Irrigation of Peanuts
Photograph of sprinkler irrigation of peanuts from Cobb Creek.
Date:
September 9, 1955
Creator:
Sorrells, Willis J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Survey Crew Checking Completion of Leveling
Photograph of a survey crew checking the leveling for a completed project. Tail out area's.
Date:
September 9, 1955
Creator:
Wall, R. N.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Alkali Sacaton Grass
Photograph of Alkali Sacaton. Red Flat range site in poor condition.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of treated blackjack oak brush area. Little or no crazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush can be removed. Photo made from NE corner of section 26 NE 15 W, looking S. along road.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Remains of Old Sod House
Photograph of remains of old sod house built by early settlers of Northwestern Oklahoma. The homes were built of blocks cut from the good grass sod they found in this area. Some of the walls are still standing and are in fair condition after 100 years. This type of sod no longer exists. It has been destroyed by plowing for farming, over-grazing and erosion.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control
Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/2 section 26 twp 20N-h 15 W, opposite 18th post South of brace post.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rough Broken Range Site
Photograph of a rough broken range site in fair condition. Some grazing is done on this range.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Brush Control and Grazing
Photograph of untreated Blackjack oak brush pasture. Little or no grazing can be gained from this land until the oak brush has been removed. Photo made on NE corner of NE1/4 section 26 twp 20 NR 15 W, looking south along section road.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up View of Atlas Sorgo Heads/Silage
Photograph of a "Close-up view of Atlas Sorgo heads. Feed is making 18 tons of silage per acre. Crop was irrigated."
Date:
August 9, 1955
Creator:
Murray, Hubert
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rough Broken Range Site
Photograph of rough broken range site in fair condition. Some grazing is done on this range.
Date:
July 9, 1955
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History