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Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of King Ranch Bluestem planted in April 1947. Harvest second seed crop October 22, 1948; first harvest took place on June 1, 1948. 35 acre block. TX-44, 826.
Date:
May 1, 1905
Creator:
Grazier, Phil.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Texas 46 Improved Rescue grass seed, which was planted in 3 ft. rows in the Fall of 1948. The average height of the grass is 3 1/2 ft. The yield of seed was about 600 pounds per acre. Group 5 B. L. TX. 45-505.
Date:
May 2, 1905
Creator:
Brock, G. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of dixie crimson clover planted in the fall of 1947. There was a good seed crop produced in the spring of 1948 but no seeds were harvested. The crop was harvested in the spring of 1949 producing about 126 pounds per acre. The crop had fallen down when the picture was made on May 6, 1949. The crop was windrowed and combined on May 18, 1949. The clover was fertilized with 200 pounds of 20 % superphosphate per acre at the time of the planting. Group 5, B.L. TX-45-506.
Date:
May 2, 1905
Creator:
Brock, C. G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of basin listing on the contour. The dams or blocks are 8 feet apart. TX-140-039.
Date:
February 11, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of strip crops alone. Strips of hairy vetch and oats planted on the “B” slope have been entirely successful in controlling erosion. Due to lack of a suitable place to dispose of terrace water, no terraces were used. The strips were planted on 10-12-36.
Date:
May 14, 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Italian Rye Grass in Pasture Demonstration Plot
Photograph of an UNIDIENTIFIED man looking at Italian Rye grass in pasture demonstration plot. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Italian rye grass in pasture demonstration plot. This grass is used as a winter pasture crop, affords excellent grazing and resists erosion. Houston clay, gray phase 2% slope."
Date:
May 24, 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Poa arachnifera (= Texas Bluegrass), a pistillate plant [remaining text illegible]. R4-355.
Date:
April 28, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of strips of Hubam clover. This strip of Hubam clover was seeded in January, 1938 planted in Irving Clay loam soil, cultivated, 2% A slope, 25% to 75% of top soil removed. Camera: west end of Hubam strip looking east. Owner: J. M. Shenkir, Temple, Texas, Route 4. TX-100, 241.
Date:
May 5, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of pasture improvement. After sodding to Bermuda grass and seeding in between and furrows with Biennial White Sweet Clover for temporary pasture. Bell Clay soil. 5% slope. More than 75% of the topsoil was removed. Frequent gullies. TX-50, 078-D.
Date:
May 6, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of mowing pasture for weed control. Printed description on back: "This pasture was contour ridged for soil and moisture conservation, sodded to Bermuda grass and seeded to Dallis grass. Brush was removed. Ralph McIver is shown mowing."
Date:
June 8, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Spreading System for Blue Grama Grass Range
Photograph of a water spreading system, constructed from earth levees, to spread creek water evenly over a blue grama grass range to promote growth of grass and prevent erosion. A few heads of cattle are grazing in this field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Water spreading system. System of earth levees for spreading creek water over blue grama grass range. These levees distribute water evenly over range and promote growth of grass. They also serve to reduce velocity of water and help prevent sheet and gully erosion."
Date:
April 17, 1940
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of cross fencing and water and salt distribution for controlled grazing land. The windmill and 2 fences have converted the 570 acre pasture into 3 pastures of 190 acres each. Livestock are more easily handled and much greater and uniform utilization of grazing land may be had. Sheep traps in the foreground allow release of stock into any desired pasture. TX-60, 317.
Date:
April 20, 1940
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Livestock--Control and Maintenance
Photograph of cross fencing and water and salt distribution for controlled grazing land. This windmill and 2 fences have converted the 570 acre pasture into 3 pastures of 190 acres each. Livestock are more easily handled and with much greater and uniform utilization of grazing land may be had. Sheep traps in the foreground allow release of stock into any desired pasture. TX-60-317.
Date:
April 20, 1940
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of cross fencing and water and salt distribution for controlled grazing land. This windmill and 2 fences have converted the 570 acre pasture into three pastures of 190 acres each. Livestock are more easily handled and much greater and uniform utilization of grazing land may be had. Sheep traps in foreground allow release of stock into any desired pasture. TX-60, 317.
Date:
April 20, 1940
Creator:
Jenkins, Elvin W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of the Amarillo Experiment Station in Bushland, Texas. Cooperator: Research. A close-up of Noble cultivator showing type of blade used to undercut weeds and stubble, yet leaving all trash on the ground surface.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
McLean, B. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of the Amarillo Experiment Station in Bushland, Texas. Cooperator: Research. A close-up of Noble cultivator showing type of blade used to undercut weeds and stubble, yet leaving all trash on the ground surface.
Date:
January 14, 1941
Creator:
McLean, B. C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Furrows in Sacaton, Tobosa Flat
Photograph of "Contour furrows (blocked) in sacaton, tobosa flat. Soil type: Toyah. Slope: 0-2%."
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
Tidwell, C. A.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class I Range
Photograph of a hand of an UNIDENTIFED person showing off a Class I Range Land producing excellent forage. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class I Range Land producing maximum forage. Range has been under continuous use and can increase in grazing without damage to range. Range is pure stand of blue grama grass this is in a vigorous condition producing large amount of forage. Only traces of undesirable species such as muhly grass, three-awn, and fluff grass. No erosion."
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class I Range Land
Photograph of an UNIDENTIED man examining a Class I Range Land producing maximum forage. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Class I Range Land Producing Maximum Forage. Range has been under continuous use and can stand increase in grazing without damage to range. Range is pure stand of blue grama grass that is in a vigorous condition producing large amount of forage. Only traces of undesirable species such as muhly grass, three-awn, and fluff grass. No erosion."
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class II Range Land
Photograph of two UNIDENTIED men examining a Class II Rangeland. A herd of cows is behind the barbed wire fence in background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Class II Range Land. Grass on this range land is not thick as that on the Class I range, indicating low vigor. A few undesirable species are coming in principally muhly grass, three awn and perennial broomweed. Rapid recovery will be expected under safe use for permanent damage has not occurred. Slight sheet erosion."
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class III Range Land
Photograph of two UNIDENTIFIED men standing in a class III rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Class III range land. Blue grama grass is very low state of vigor. Invaders are numerous including muhly grass, fluff grass, three-awn, and perennial broomweed. Erosion, moderate to severe indicating that permanent damage is occurring. Recovery on this type of range will be slow, although much change toward the more desirable species can be expected when the use of range is based upon preserving the grama grasses.”
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, D. O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Class IV Range Land
Photograph of a hand of an UNIDENTIFED person showing off a Class IV Range Land. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Class IV Range Land. Blue grama technically all gone. Most of space vegetation is […], principally 6-week grama, false buffalo and […], although still remains traces of blue grama […] and burro grass with scattering of Sphaeralcea angustifolia. Severe erosion. Marfa Silty Clay Loam."
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-up View of Class II Range Land
Photograph of a close-up view of Class II rangeland. The back of the photograph proclaims, “This picture shows Class II Range Land. Close-up view. Grass on this range is not as thick as that on the Class I range, indicating low vigor. A few undesirable species are coming in principally muhly grass, three-awn and perennial broomweed. Rapid recovery will be expected under safe use for permanent damage has not occurred. Slight sheet erosion. (Range is principally blue grama.)"
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, David O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of class IV Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control. Blue grama practically all gone. Most of the sparse vegetation is annual, principally 6-week grama, false buffalo and goat hand, although still remains traces of blue grama, tobosa and burro grass with a scattering of Sphaeralcea angustifolia. Severe erosion. Maria Silty Clay Loam. TX-40, 445.
Date:
July 30, 1941
Creator:
Davis, D. O.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History