Photograph of Bermuda grass harvester made by SCS Okla.7.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. ¾ inch reinforcing steel picks with blunt ends are best for loose, coarse textured soil and for renovation work. OK-215-12.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader machine is prepared for transportation. Shown in the picture is A. P. Ottinger, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Soil Conservation Service [SCS], of Clinton, Oklahoma. OK-215-11.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn hydroseeder in operation. The nozzle tower permits accurate spreading of mixture, 360 degree-swing with a 90 degree vertical travel, carrying a distance of approximately 100 feet. Seed and fertilizer were mixed with water in the agitator tank. Alvin M. Clements, Area Conservationist, Clinton, Oklahoma, Operator. OK-214-8.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader is applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following the initial seedbed preparation. The operator is Fred Whittington, Range Conservationist, Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-215-1.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. This is a closeup view of mulch (including seed) with asphalt applied for stabilization. OK-214-10.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here the Klodbuster is being used to spike or tie down a straw mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at the end of the chain. OK-215-3.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here it is being used to prepare a seedbed before applying a hay mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at the end of the chain. OK-215-5.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Hydroseeder in operation. The nozzle tower permits accurate spreading of mixture, 360 degree swing with a 90 degree vertical travel, carrying a distance of approximate 100 feet. Seed and fertilizer were mixed with water in the agitator tank. Alvan M. Clements, Area Conservationist, Clinton, OK, operator. OK-215-9.

Photograph of a Finn mulching Machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-215-2.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve around on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weight slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximate right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here it is being used to spike down a one ton application of broom corn stalk mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through [sic] to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at the end of the chain. OK-214-12.

Photograph of a Finn mulching Machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn hydroseeder spraying a mixture of grass seed and fertilizer on a prepared seedbed, with a 1-ton mulch spiked in with a Klodbuster. This slope of the dam was treated in twelve minutes. OK-214-7.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader is applying asphalt emulsion at the rate of 150 gallons per acre following seeding. The asphalt emulsion is used to hold the mulch in place. OK-214-11.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of 1-ton per acre, following seedbed preparation. Feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales materials. Side extensions are furnished for loose material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan, powered by a 36-HP motor at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is Fred Whittington, range Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-215-2.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn Klodbuster consisting of a series of chains with picks, which revolve on swivels as it is being pulled. A variable weighed slope wheel keeps the chain at an approximately right angle to the towing vehicle on slopes 3:1 and steeper. Here the Klodbuster is being used to spike or tie down a straw mulch. The unit should be long enough to cover the area with one through, to avoid leaving a deep track on the dam made by the wheel at the end of the chain. OK-215-3.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan powered by a 36-HP motor, at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is fred Whittington, Range Conversationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The operator is Fred Whittington, Range Conservationist, Elk City, OK. OK-215-1.

Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. A Finn mulch spreader applying mulch at the rate of one ton per acre, following initial seedbed preparation. The feed chute is adjustable to load heights for bales material. The mulch is spread by a 24 inch centrifugal fan powered by a 36-HP motor, at 2200 rpm. Discharge head has a 360 degree horizontal swing and a 75 degree vertical swing. The operator is fred Whittington, Range Conversationist, Soil Conservation Service [SCS], Elk City, Oklahoma. OK-214-4.

Photograph of land worked contour to the prevailing winds, showing sand caught from a wind storm on February 24, 1956. OK-211-5.

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED District Equipment Manager using District owned equipment to apply conservation measures to a cooperator's land. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Conservation practices. District Equipment Manager using District owned equipment to apply conservation measures to a cooperator's land. Soil Conservation Service and Checotah Soil Conservation District work closely in applying practices."

Photograph of a good cover of sorghum stubble on sandy land on the Floyd Harvey farm. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Crop Residue Management. A good cover of sorghum stubble on sandy land on the Floyd Harvey farm. This practice is necessary on sandy land to keep it from blowing. This field is suitable for seeding native grasses. Stubble furnishes protection for the young seedlings."