Bermudagrass Sprig Harvesting Machine

Photograph of a Bermudagrass sprig harvesting machine woned and operated by the Major County SCD No. 64. This method saves time and assures an ample supply of fresh roots for planting operations.
Date: April 20, 1966
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Brush Undercutter

Photograph of a V-shaped cutting blade of a root plow which is drawn laterally though the soil 12 to 18 inches deep. This operation cuts stumps and roots and floats them to the surface with fins attached to the cutting blade, which prevents resprouting.
Date: April 20, 1966
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bull Elk at Pasture

Photograph of bull Elk in exhibition pasture. Boulder Ridge range in good condition.
Date: November 20, 1968
Creator: Fry, Chester
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Caney-Coon Creek Overflowing County Road to Cemetery

Photograph of an overflowing Caney-Coon Creek blocking traffic and covering land spanning from County Road to Cemetery. The back of the photograph proclaims, “Caney-Coon Creek overflowing County Road to Cemetery. Traffic blocked two days. Three structures planned and approved for flood preservation above will eliminate flooding when constructed.”
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Brown, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing Fescue and Ladino

Photograph of Hereford cattle grazing fescue and ladino clover. Mr. Addison regularly consults with SCS Technicians on land treatment needs on his pasture and woodland.
Date: September 20, 1961
Creator: Ball, Lemuel F., Jr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cattle Grazing on Properly Managed Newly Established Bermudagrass

Photograph of six heads of cattle grazing on newly established Bermudagrass on a properly maintained pasture. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Proper pasture use/management. Cattle grazing newly established Bermuda grass. Grass was sprigged newly established Bermuda grass. Grass was sprigged 4-6-61. Pasture was mowed once. Scattering of threeawn is present. Chickasha fine sandy loam (7} soil. Before picture No. Ok-1305-2, 4 and 5."
Date: October 20, 1961
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Coalgate City Sewer System Partilally Inundated

Photograph of the Coalgate City Sewer System partially inundated in Caney-Coon Creek floodplain, causing raw sewage to be released. Flood also caused evacuation of some houses. This is a portion of Muddy Boggy Creek Watershed.
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Brown, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Combines Transferring Wheat

Photograph of combines transferring wheat to a truck. 40 bu. Per acre wheat yield on Abiline clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Combines Transferring Wheat

Photograph of combines transferring wheat to a truck. 40 bu. Per acre wheat yield on Abilene clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Common Floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy

Photograph of a common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Common floodplain of Caney-Coon Creek and Muddy Boggy. Flooding isolated cattle on higher ground and caused much concern and danger to rancher."
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Brown, G. C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Concrete Irrigation Ditch

Photograph of a concrete irrigation ditch used for flood irrigation.
Date: May 20, 1968
Creator: Mathiews, Jerry W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cutting Wheat

Photograph of cutting 25 bu. Wheat on Carey silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes.
Date: July 20, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dozer Shaping Gully

Photograph of a dozer shaping a gully to be used to carry water from terraces and spill from erosion control dam.
Date: April 20, 1962
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Exclosure on Soil Bank Planting

Photograph of an exclosure on soil bank planting first year after contract expired. Cattle have been grazing about 5 months. Grasses include little bluestem, Indiangrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama and others.
Date: July 20, 1962
Creator: Hager, P.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of midland Bermudagrass being baled. Made about 20-25 bales of hay per acre at same time cattle was grazing it. OK-2851-9.
Date: July 20, 1967
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of cattle grazing Midland Bermudagrass in field where hay is being baled. OK-2851-14.
Date: July 20, 1967
Creator: Dowling, Leo E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a V-shaped cutting blade of a root plow which is drawn laterally through the soil 12 to 18 inches deep. This operation cuts stumps and roots and floats them to the surface with fins attached to the cutting blade, which prevents resprouting. OK-2524-16.
Date: April 20, 1966
Creator: Gamble, M. D.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of GP Contract No. 13. Reseeding rangeland under the Great Plains Conservation Program. Truman Fletcher, farm owner, rides the tractor. Hardland Range Site. OK-1312-10.
Date: April 20, 1961
Creator: McBride, J. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a one row corn picker on Stilwell silt loam, 1 to 3% slopes. The farm is on the Baron Fork Creek and leased by Carl Choats. Yield was 85 bushel per acre from this crop. OK-1481-4.
Date: October 20, 1961
Creator: Warth, Peter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flooded county road

Photograph of county road under water from 3 1/2 inches of rain in Marlow area. Creek is Little Beaver.
Date: May 20, 1960
Creator: Fortney, Fred J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

GP Contract No. 13

Photograph of reseeding rangeland under Great Plains Program, GP Contract No. 13. Turman Fletcher, owner, on tractor. Hardland Range Site.
Date: April 20, 1961
Creator: McBride, J. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grade Hereford Cattle Grazing Weeping Lovegrass

Photograph of "Grade Hereford cattle grazing weeping lovegrass after an exceptionally long cold winter. Stephenville fine sandy loam."
Date: April 20, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Bermuda grass (Midland) sprigger in oeration on Port loam soil. J.W. Sanner in the photo. OK-1107-7.
Date: April 20, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Crop rotation. Curtis Optiz is harvesting maize which followed vetch and rye with fertilizer added. He is the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. OK-1474-11.
Date: October 20, 1961
Creator: Wall, R. N.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History