Alfalfa Hay Harvest

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man using a combine to harvest alfalfa hay. The original photograph sleeve proclaims, "Alfalfa hay being harvested from irrigated Spur soils."
Date: June 1959
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bird Creek Flood

Photograph of Beryl G. Baggett observing the overflow of Bird Creek during the flood of June, 1973.
Date: June 1973
Creator: Thomas, James W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Characteristic Pattern of Lime Induced Chloris on Sown Sorghums

Photograph of a "Characteristic pattern of lime induced Chloris on sown sorghums. This condition is apparent on oats as well as other crops normally grown in the country. This is an area of Quinlan-Woodward loams, eroded."
Date: June 1959
Creator: Burgess, D. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cotton Growing

Photograph of cotton growing on a typical area of Norwood silt loam.
Date: June 1959
Creator: Burgess, D. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of the loading of fertilizer into a fertilizer box on a two-row Bermuda sprigger. Landowner is applying fertilizer as per Soil Conservation Service technician's recommendations for soil conserving grass pastures. This coopeator understands the need for proper plant food for the establishment of the grass. OK-1361-6.
Date: June 13, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of the rear view of an attachment on a sickle for collecting yellow hop seed. The perforated lid is raised, showing the pan well-filled with seeds. OK-6013.
Date: June 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of sweetclover. Sweetclover growing along the airline county road. Construction material is made of crushed limestone and firnished the ncessary lime to grow sweetclover. OK-1142-9.
Date: June 1960
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Harvesting Alfalfa Hay from Irrigated Spur Soils

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man harvesting alfalfa hay. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Alfalfa hay being harvested from irrigated Spur soils."
Date: June 1959
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Harvesting Wheat in Kingfisher County

Photograph of seven UNIDENTIFED men on harvesting wheat on 60-B soil unit in Kingfisher County. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Harvesting wheat. 9-17-7 Kingfisher County. 60-B soil unit."
Date: June 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Livestock

Photograph of registered angus cows in Kingfisher County. Rye and vetch on 70-B soil unit. June 1960. OK-1137-4.
Date: June 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Registered Angus Cattle Grazing on Rye and Vetch

Photograph of a large herd of registered Angus cattle grazing on rye and vetch. A barn and home are visible in the background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Registered Angus. 24-19-9 Kingfisher County. Rye and vetch on 70-B soil unit. June 1960."
Date: June 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Sweetclover Growing Alongside The Airline Country Road

Photograph of sweetclover growing alongside the airline country road. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Sweetclover growing along the airline country road. Construction material is made of crushed limestone and furnished the necessary lime to grow sweetclover."
Date: June 1960
Creator: Lowe, Sam D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tillage

Photograph of Mr. Daugherty turning under a good crop of vetch.
Date: June 1966
Creator: Dowling, Leo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Tonkawa Creek

Photograph of Panoramic view of Tonkawa Creek from Indian City Hill. OK-3472-7.
Date: June 1969
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Root Affected By Plow-Pan on L. O. Cavender Farm

Photograph of the root of an UNIDENTIFIED plant affected by plow-pan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soil Unit 9 BO. First cleared by Shawnee Indians in 1804. Has been in row crops consistently. Crops have consisted of cotton, corn, peanuts, and grain sorghums. Plow-pan is now pronounced on 280 acres. Cavender as district cooperator and new owner has a plan. (1) Sequence includes vetch one year, (2) break plow-pan by mechanical tools after vetch, (3) follow soil tests with soil amendments, (4) seed fescue-ladino for pasture."
Date: June 1952
Creator: Davis, David O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

UNIDENTIFIED Root Affected By Plow-Pan on L.O. Cavender's Land

Photograph of the root of an UNIDENTIFIED plant affected by plow-pan. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Soil Unit 9 BO. First cleared by Shawnee Indians in 1804. Has been in row crops consistently. Crops have consisted of cotton, corn, peanuts, and grain sorghums. Plow-pan is now pronounced on 280 acres. Cavender as district cooperator and new owner has a plan. (1) Sequence includes vetch one year, (2) break plow-pan by mechanical tools after vetch, (3) follow soil tests with soil amendments, (4) seed fescue-ladino for pasture."
Date: June 1952
Creator: Davis, David O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of quinlan soils severely eroded. Former cropland re-established to native vegetation. Erosion continues between grass plants. No litter is present.
Date: June 1959
Creator: Brugess, D. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of Site # 7, Sugar Creek Watershed.
Date: June 1969
Creator: Croom, Dan F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watershed Maintenance

Photograph of 1st year sand bar willow on front toe for wave damage control. OK-4800-3.
Date: June 1972
Creator: Hendrix, Foy
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Watershed Maintenance

1st year sand bar willow on front toe for wave damage control. OK-4800-3.
Date: June 1972
Creator: Hendrix, Foy
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wheat Growing on Pullman Clay Loam

Photograph of a field of wheat growing on Pullman Clay Loam. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat growing on Pullman Clay loam."
Date: June 1959
Creator: Allgood, F. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wheat Growing on Richfield Clay Loam

Photograph of a field of wheat growing on Richfield Clay Loam. A dirt road, crude barbed wire fence, and windmill are visible on the right side of photograph, while an unknown building stands in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat growing on Richfield clay loam. 0-1% slope."
Date: June 1959
Creator: Allgood, F. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wheat Growing on Richfield Loam

Photograph of a wheat field growing on Richfield loam thick surface phase near Floris, Okla. A group of UNIDENTIFED buildings and windmills are visible in the background of the photograph. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Wheat growing on Richfield loam thick surface phase near Floris, Okla.”
Date: June 1959
Creator: Allgood, F. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wheat Growing on Richfield Loam

Photograph of wheat growing on Richfield Loam. A UNIDENTIFED building stands in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Wheat growing on Richfield Loam. Near Floris, Okla."
Date: June 1959
Creator: Allgood, F. P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History