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Grass Waterway
Photograph of a quarter mile loong waterway which was planted in 1947 to westerm wheat grass, buffalo, blue grass and sideoats grama preparatory to building terrace system in which field show at left. Z.V. Gordon, SCS technician checks up on density of growth.
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Mixed Grass Erosion Control Field
Photograph of after feed crops failed, these 1200 acres were seeded in 1942 to blue and sideoats grama and buffalo grass, with sprinkling of little bluestem. This is usef for fall and winter grazing at rate of 15 or 16 acres a head. Mixed upland site in good, approaching excellent condition. In picture is SCS Tech, Z.V. Gordon checks growth.
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Z. V. Gordon Inspecting Root System of Deep Rooted Yellow Sweetclover
Photograph of Z. V. Gordon, SCS technician, inspects root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. The back of the photograph proclaims, "SCS Tech. Z. V. Gordon inspect root system of the deep-rooted yellow sweetclover seeded in the spring of 1952 in feed stubble to improve the soil. White plans to rotate this and rest of non-permanent pasture land with clover and wheat and feed crops. III RR 7."
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Fox, Lester
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Terrace Construction
Photograph of upside down terraces. Demonstrator and operator is Ed Roberts. Upside down terraces being constructed in background.
Date:
July 13, 1955
Creator:
Hedges
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cattle Grazing on Mixed Native Grasses
Photograph of cattle grazing on 4 year old planting of mixed native grasses. VII RR 25
Date:
July 28, 1955
Creator:
Gould, Harold C.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Contour Farming
Photograph of strip cropping. Combining Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation, harvested grain and left-over stalks for wind erosion protection. Wheat in alternative strips. OK-196-2.
Date:
November 5, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bindweed
Photograph of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it received enough moisture to encourage growth. If not contolled it will spread rapidly into the ajoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and can be controlled only by constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up of A Bindweed Plant Area
Photograph of a close-up shot of a bindweed plant area at the edge of a wheat field. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it receives enough moisture to encourage growth. If not controlled it will spread rapidly into the adjoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Close-Up of A Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Area In A Wheat Field
Photograph of a close-up shot of a partially killed bindweed plant area in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Close-up of bindweed area in wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control
Photograph of bindweed control. A close-up of bindweed area in a wheat field sprayed with 2,4,5-T herbicide in the spring of 1956 only partially killed. This weed spreads very rapidly and can cover large areas in a short amount of time if not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases. OK-353-12.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control
Photograph of Bindweed. Close up of bindweed area at the edge of a wheat field. This area is uncontrolled and is in excellent condition. It is in a low spot where it receives enough moisture to encourage growth. If not controlled it will spread rapidly into the adjoining wheat field and cause much damage to the wheat. It is resistant to poisons and can be controlled only by constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases. OK-354-2.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control
Photograph of bindweed control. A close-up of bindweed area in a wheat field sprayed with 2,4,5-T herbicide in the spring of 1956 only partially killed. This weed spreads very rapidly and can cover large areas in a short amount of time if not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases. OK-353-12.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Partially Killed Bindweed Plant Spot In A Wheat Field
Photograph of a partially killed bindweed plant spot in a wheat field sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Bindweed spot in wheatfield [sic] sprayed with 2-4-5T in the spring of 1956 received only partial kill. This weed is a very rapid spreader and will cover large areas in a short time if it is not controlled. It is resistant to poisons and needs constant tillage. It will kill out other vegetation as it increases."
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch Tillage
Photograph of a close-up of stubble mulch tillage on the contour with impounding type terraces. The wheat stubble was left on the ground to control wind erosion, increase water intake of the soil and to add organic matter to the surface of the soil.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch Tillage
Photograph of stubble mulch tillage on the contour with impounding type terraces. The wheat stubble was left on the groundto control wind erosion, increase water intake of the soil and to add organic matter to the surface soil.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Stubble Mulch Tillage (2)
Photograph of stubble mulch tillage on the contour with impounding type terraces. The wheat stubble was left on the ground to control wind erosion, increase water intake of the soil and to add organic matter to the surface soil.
Date:
August 2, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a field listed under an emergency tillage program after recent spring rains. This one has a 3% slope and is only one of many in the field that cannot be crossed with farm machinery. OK-467-12.
Date:
May 16, 1957
Creator:
Weidner, Curtis
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control
Photograph of typical section of range infested with shin-oak which was sprayed on June 12, 1958. The first application used 2-4-5-T mixed with diesel oil and water. Note damage to brush. The pasture will be deferred for 2 growing seasons under the Great Plains Conservation Program. OK-619-4.
Date:
July 23, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shinnery Oak Brush Control
Photograph of a section of range infested with shinnery oak, which is being treated with 2-4-5T mixed with diesel oil and water. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Typical section of range infested with shin-oak which was sprayed June 12, 1958 on the first application using 2-4-5T mixed with diesel oil and water. Note damage to brush. The pasture will be deferred for 2 growing seasons under the Great Plains Conservation Program."
Date:
July 23, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Weeping Love Grass
Photograph of weeping lovegrass planted as a soil building crop rotation system. This grass is in its second growing season.
Date:
July 23, 1958
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Soil Profile Nebscot Fine Sand
Photograph of a soil profile of Nebscot fine sand used to characterize the Nobscot series.
Date:
July 30, 1959
Creator:
Frie, Jimmie W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History