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Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph documenting land capability class II soil unit 6-GP erosion as moderately severe. The cropland is sericea meadow that was planted in the spring of 1949. 150 pounds of superphosphate applied at planting times. 200 pounds of rock phosphate applied in the spring of 1952. Average annual yield is 2 tons of legume hay. OK-10-541.
Date: May 5, 1905
Creator: Davis, D. O.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Mowing Weeds In Native Bluestem Meadow to Promote Growth of Grasses

Description: Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man with horse drawn equipment mowing weeds in a native bluestem meadow to promote of grasses. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Mowing Weeds In Native Bluestem Meadow to promote growth of grasses. Area is protected from fire and grazing and is mowed regularly for weed control. Coop. has good demand for hay because meadow is kept free of weeds, and says "I have a steady demand for clipped hay at 35₵ but demand is light. My mowed meadows produces ¾ T. more per A… more
Date: May 14, 1940
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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