Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Hollis R. Williams, State Conservationist, Soil Conservationist, for Arkansas, standing in an area of native grasses in excellent condition. The area was aerially-sprayed with chemicals to control brush in June, 1952. OK-846.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Ray, H. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of the portion of the area aerially sprayed by chemicals in June 1953 to kill brush on the C. J. Dohmer Ranch. The men in the picture are, left to right, Lowry Walker, aerial spray applicator, Louis Reid. Associate editor, Country Gentleman, C. J. Dohmer, owner, and Bus Cordray, foremen. OK-10-845.
Date: November 1953
Creator: Ray, H. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of cattle grazing native grass at the C. J. Bohmer Ranch. The area was aerially-sprayed with chemicals in May, 1953, to control hardwood brush. OK-10-844.
Date: December 1953
Creator: Ray, H. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Livestock

Photograph of the C. J. Dolmer Ranch, showing the use of a homemade squeeze gate. OK-10-843
Date: December 1953
Creator: Ray, H. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Ozark highland savannah showing trees subject to a Thompson high volatile herbicide mixture as applied in 1952.
Date: May 6, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of Ozark highland savannah showing trees subject to a Thompson high volatile herbicide mixture as applied in 1952.
Date: May 6, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle at Stockwater Pond in Bermudagrass Pastures

Photograph of cattle at a stockwater farm in Bermudagrass pasture. All Registered herefords.
Date: October 1955
Creator: Shapley, Robert F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Native bluestem being combined by R. B. French. Hay harvested in early June, 1955, mostly cheat grass. Fertilized with 2 tons of agricultural limestone and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre in 1951. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds dry seed per acre. 55 acres. OK-165-3.
Date: October 13, 1955
Creator: Shaplay, Robert, F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Native Bluestem Being Combined

Photograph of native bluestem grass being combined by R.B. French. Hay harvested in early June, 1955, mostly cheat. Fertilized with 2 tons agre. Limestone and 160 lbs. 0-20-0 per acre in 1951. This field yielded approximately 200 lbs. dry seed per acre. 55 acres.
Date: October 13, 1955
Creator: Shapley, Robert F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Dr. Mathis, Superintendent of the Oklahoma Methodist Home for Children, right, and Robert F. Shapley, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Tahlequah, Cherokee County Soil Conservation District [SCD], inspecting native Bluestem grass for a possible seed harvest. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds dry seed per acre for 55 acres. 2 tons of agricultural limestone [= calcium carbonate] and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre were applied in 1951. The hay was cut this year in early June, mostly as cheat grass. OK-166-5.
Date: October 16, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Dr. Mathis, Superindentent, OK Methodist home for children, on the right & Robert F. Shapley, Work Unit Conservationist [WUC], Tahlequah, Cherokee Country Soil Conservation District [SCD], inspecting native bluestem for possible seed harvest. This field yielded approximately 200 pounds of sry seed per acre. 55 acres. 2 tons of agricultural limestone and 160 pounds of 0-20-0 fertilizer per acre were applied in 1951. Hay cut this year in early June, mostly of cheatgrass. OK-166-5.
Date: October 16, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearing and Sprigging

Photograph of land that has been cleared and sprigged to Bermuda. Spring 1957.
Date: May 14, 1956
Creator: Shapley, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History