Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of samples of weeping love grass from A.H. Legako Farm, near Chandler, Oklahoma. From left to right: C. Kilpatrick, WUL; W.W. Bruce, Jr., Cooperator and SCS Engineering Aide; R.W. Koonoe, Cooperator. On may 2, 1942 young sprigs of love grass, from Cookson Hills (like those at left on the table) were planted in 3-ft rows on 2 acres of the A.H. Legako farm. The planting yielded 14 pounds of seed (combined) per acre in July 1942. Kilpatrick holds a sample of the seed heads. On July 18, 1942 a representative stool (center on table) was removed. The new grass on this stool is the result of 10 days growth. On October 11, 1943, the stools had attained growth and size represented by the sample on the extreme right. 1943 yields: June 14, 140 pounds from 2 acres July 3, 2 tons hay per acre (no rain: May 27 to Sept. 29) Sept. 29, 1/2 ton hay per acre. Planting was rested from September 29 until October 11 then grazed through December 1943. OK-8688.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of samples of weeping love grass from A.H. Legako Farm, near Chandler, Oklahoma. From left to right: C. Kilpatrick, WUL; W.W. Bruce, Jr., Cooperator and SCS Engineering Aide; R.W. Koonoe, Cooperator. On may 2, 1942 young sprigs of love grass, from Cookson Hills (like those at left on the table) were planted in 3-ft rows on 2 acres of the A.H. Legako farm. The planting yielded 14 pounds of seed (combined) per acre in July 1942. Kilpatrick holds a sample of the seed heads. On July 18, 1942 a representative stool (center on table) was removed. The new grass on this stool is the result of 10 days growth. On October 11, 1943, the stools had attained growth and size represented by the sample on the extreme right. 1943 yields: June 14, 140 pounds from 2 acres July 3, 2 tons hay per acre (no rain: May 27 to Sept. 29) Sept. 29, 1/2 ton hay per acre. Planting was rested from September 29 until October 11 then grazed through December 1943. OK-8688.
Date: February 2, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Deep Gully in Natural Draw in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of "Deep gully in natural draw in pasture that is to be controlled by water diversion, sloping and soddinf [sic]. See Okla-9112, 9113, and 9114."
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Proposed Farm Pond of Severely Gullied Natural Draw in Pasture in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of a proposed farm pond (center of photo) of severely gullied natural draw in pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Site of proposed farm pond (near center) of severely gullied natural draw in pasture. In center right is the Fred Lawson field (Okla-9112 through 9115) that is to be terraced."
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Strait Row Cultivated Field in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of "Aerial view of field planted in straight rows, that is to be terraced, contour tilled and operated under a system of conservation crop rotation. Gullied natural draw (left of center) will be sloped, sodded and protected by a diversion terrace." A UNIDENTIFED town is in the background and Lawson farmstead is on right side of mentioned field.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Aerial Shot of Strait Row Cultivated Field in W. K. Y. Watershed

Photograph of an aerial shot of "straight row cultivated field (Class III Land) to be terraced, contour tilled & systematically planted under a conservation crop rotation plan." A UNIDENTIFED town is in the background.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, E. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention

Photograph of the W.K.Y. watershed. Aerial view of a gullied, natural draw to be controlled by diversion of runoff, sloping and sodding. Field in the lower left will be terraced with outlets onto native grass pasture. The pond is to be constructed near the lower end of the gullied draw. See OK-9112, -9113 and -9119). OK-9114.
Date: February 2, 1946
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hereford Yearlings Heifers Wintering on First Year Weeping Lovegrass

Photograph of "Hereford yearlings heifers wintering on first year weeping lovegrass."
Date: February 2, 1960
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

William L Vaught, State Conservationist

Photograph of William L Vaught, State Conservationist, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Date: February 2, 1971
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Office of Information.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Biology

Photograph of fish population being made by Biologist of Okla. Wildlife Comm. [Oklahoma Wildlife Commission], as part of an overall plan developed by SCS technicians.
Date: February 2, 1973
Creator: Oklahoma. Wildlife Conservation Commission.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management

Photograph of gullies on cut slopes that was left unprotected near the Port of Catoosa. OK-4946-1.
Date: February 2, 1973
Creator: Lewis, S. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History