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Trees, Tree Farms, Woodlands, and Forests
Photograph of Soil and Conservation District [SCD] supervisor standing by a two-year-old red cedar tree in his shelterbelt planting. This is a dry land planting 7 miles north of Rushville. NE-3480-5.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Wind, Wind Erosion, Sand Storms, and Dunes
Photograph of Soil Conservation District [SCD] supervisor Herman Jungck standing by a two-year-old red cedar tree in his shelterbelt planting. This is a dry land planting 7 miles north of Rushville. OK-3480-5.
Date:
1956
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of overgrazing. Deep Prairie Site, poor condition class. Prolonged overuse during 5 subnormal annual rainfalls has brought about vegetation composition decline from a bluestem mixture to an almost pure stand of Buffalo grass. “Close” degree of utilization as determined by the Soil Conservation Service [SCS]. OK-423-6.
Date:
January 25, 1956
Creator:
Stidham, Neal
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of grassland. Cut over woodland followed by goats and sprigged to Bermuda grass overseeded with clover. OK-212-12.
Date:
February 1956
Creator:
Haston, C. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a pond dam. The pond dam is showing seriosly rilled erosion. Pond dam needing sodding before treatment. OK-212-4.
Date:
February 1956
Creator:
Haston, C. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a waterway. The waterway is seen before shaping and vegetating. Natural drain below the farmstead. OK-212-3.
Date:
February 1956
Creator:
Haston, C. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of sprinkler irrigation. The sprinkler irrigation system in operation on pre-irrigated land for cotton growing. This farm is in a low rainfall area and some irrigation is needed to work out a good soil and water conservation plan for most types of farming. Class II land, 2% slope, Soil Unit # 7. TX-273-10.
Date:
February 6, 1956
Creator:
McConnell, John
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of rye and vetch planted in Bermuda pasture with a Pasture dream seeder. 20 inch rows using 200 pounds of 10-20-10 fertilizer per acre. OK-228-7.
Date:
February 20, 1956
Creator:
Evans, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Rye and Vetch Planted in Bermuda Pasture
Photograph of "Rye and vetch planted in Bermuda pasture with Pasture Dream. 20" rows using 200 lbs. of 10-20-10 per acre."
Date:
February 20, 1956
Creator:
Evans, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Water Conservation; Water Erosion; Flooding and Prevention
Photograph of a bridge abutment washed out by a flood in 1953. The county has not had the money to replace. It will cost approximately $25,000. A county bridge, Wewoka Creek. OK-228-10.
Date:
February 20, 1956
Creator:
Evans, C. A.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
Photograph of a Finn mulching machine demonstration. This is a closeup view of mulch (including seed) with asphalt applied for stabilization. OK-214-10.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Farming Equipment and Methods
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.
Date:
February 27, 1956
Creator:
Gamble, M. D.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History