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Peeled and Bundled Posts
Photograph of bundled and peeled pine posts. They are now ready to go to the treating plant.
Date:
July 3, 1962
Creator:
Smola, Norman
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Gully erosion
Photograph of Waterway construction North Fork of Red River.
Date:
July 3, 1969
Creator:
Connaly, B. J
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wildhorse Creek
Photograph of Site No. 29, Wildhorse Creek.
Date:
July 3, 1960
Creator:
Brown, Bob R.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Checking Growth of Yellow Sweet Clover
Photograph of SCS Tech. Clarence E. Stith checks growth of biennial yellow sweet clover. Stith planted the clover in the spring of 1952 in this 20 acre wheat field solely to improve the soil, the deep roots opening up the soil for the free circulation of air and water. He also uses hairy vetch turned in to add organic matter. To follow clover with wheat for 4 or 5 years.
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hay Crimper In Action
Photograph of a hay crimper in action. The stems of the alfalfa are crushed about 1 inch apart. This allows the moisture to escape which permits quick curing. Using this machine alfalfa can be cut one day and baled the next day in dry weather.
Date:
July 3, 1960
Creator:
Davis, T. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Robert S. Kerr near Coaldale
Photograph of strip dump as being developed into a very good wildlife area. The locust on the spoil pile and the fish in the pit area. Senator Kerr is rapidly carrying out the plan he and SCS technicians determined best for his soil. OK-1382-8.
Date:
July 3, 1961
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of gully erosion. Seen here is waterway construction at the Sunshine Ranch, northwest of Sayre. OK-3469-6.
Date:
July 3, 1969
Creator:
Connally, B. J.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of Soil and Water Conservation Department [SWCD] equipement used in planting land to Sericea meadow. Soil and Conservation Service technicians aided the land owner to see the need for permanent cover on this soil. OK-1382-4.
Date:
July 3, 1961
Creator:
Ball, Lemuel
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of trees for wind protection. Cross-sectional view of two year-old planting of Chinese Elm and Red Cedar. Shows staggered setting of trees to prevent wind from blowing through shelter belt. When trees mature the wind in its entirety will be sealed out. OK-306-8.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of tree planting for the protection of farm building. This is a two-year-old tree planting. Trees are adequately spaced and rows are spaced to give sufficient distance for cultivation for three years. Species used are Chinese Elm and Red Cedar, the latter planted on the north side. OK-306-9.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of bundled pine posts which have been peeled and are now ready to go to the treating [unclear]. OK-1748-12.
Date:
July 3, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of a stack of wood ready to be made into charcoal. Many farmers are clearing pastures and woodlands and getting paid for the undesirable hardwoods they remove from their land. OK-1748-4.
Date:
July 3, 1962
Creator:
Smola, Norman
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of crop residue management. Discing down crop stubble and incorporating it into the top soil to reduce evaporation and runoff. Soil Conservation program began in 1948. OK-308-3.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a grassed waterway. This waterway was constructed in February, 1956 and was sprigged to Bermuda grass on March 14, 1956. A very successful stand of Bermuda was established. Fanchier was assisted by the Soil Conservation Service’s in-planning program. OK-306-7.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Crop Stubble Management
a tandem disk being used to cut down the stubble and incorporate it into the top soil immediately following harvest. This method mulches soil and reduces evaporation and runnoff. Soil Conservation Service established waterways on this farm this year.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cultivating Young Cotton on the Contour
Photograph of cultivating young cotton on the contour in a terraced field.
Date:
July 3, 1938
Creator:
Hufnagle, Richard W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Corn Growing on Dennis Silt Loam
Photograph of Conservation Cropping Systems. Corn growing on Dennis silt loam soil following cover crop of small grain and vetch. Thw hundred pounds of 5-10-5 used at planting time. Estimated yield 85 bushels per acre.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soil Coring Machine Demonstration
Photograph of soil scientist Carter A. Steers demonstrating soil coring machine which was used in making soil survey for Dewey County. Good practice of stubble mulching.
Date:
July 3, 1960
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Conservation, Environmental & Safety Education
Photograph of showing a section of contestants for first range judging contest. Co-operative enterprise with the Soil Conservation Services, County Agents and Cleveland County SCD participating. Judging 4 classes of range. OK-10, 158.
Date:
July 3, 1949
Creator:
Lowe, Sam D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation
Photograph of conservation cropping systems. Corn shown growing on Dennis silt loam soil following cover crop of small grain and vetch. Two hundred pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer used at planting time. The estimated yield is 85 bushel per acre. OK-365-7.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of wheat. Wheat on this farm produced 40 bushels per acre with less than two inches of moisture during the growing season. Moisture was conserved from a 7 inch rain that fell before planting time by good crop residue management. Mr. Eber Heady, seen here, is a supervisor of the western Kay County Soil Conservation District. OK-306-2.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Austrian winter peas. Legume rotation of Austrian winter peas grown in rotation with wheat. OK-308-8.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soils, Soil Erosion, Soil Conservation & Crop Management
Photograph of conservation cropping systems. Corn growing on Dennis silt loam soil following cover crop of small grain and vetch. Two hundred pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer used at planting time. Estimated yield of 85 bushels per acre. OK-365-7.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a waterway. Waterway was constructed in February, 1956, and sodded in March to Bermuda. Designed by the Soil Conservation Service. OK-306-6.
Date:
July 3, 1956
Creator:
Baggett, Beryl
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History