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Farming Equipment and Methods

Description: Photograph of a homemade fertilizer distributor upon a corn planter as made by Collin Johnson, in the photo. The distributor is made from scrap metal, old bicycle chain and sprockets. The apparatus permits simultaneous planting and fertilizing and may readily be removed from the planter. ok-8767.
Date: July 7, 1944
Creator: Jenkins, Elvin W.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of native grass meadow land, land class IV, 24c GP soil unit, slight erosion, range class is “good.”. This native grass land is used for producing native grass hay. One cutting per acre is taken usually taken in the month of July. A reasonable late summer growth is left on the meadow to furnish nutrients to roots in winter dormancy. No burning is practiced. Average yearly yields is 1 ton per acre. Sheep run in the meadow for weed control. OK-10-643.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, D. O.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Cow Grazing on Big Hop Clover on the Dick Elliott Farm

Description: Photograph of a cow grazing on Big Hop Clover, which was seeded over with Bermudagrass on the Dick Elliott farm south of Soper. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Cow grazing Big Hop Clover which was seeded over Bermudagrass Note stand of Clover and excellent condition of the cow. On the Dick Elliot farm south of Soper."
Date: July 30, 1966
Creator: Smola, Norman E.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Supplemental Pasture of Oats and Vetch Seeded in Bermudagrass Sod

Description: Photograph of a supplemental pasture of oats and vetch seeded in Bermudagrass sod in the fall of 1956. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Oats and vetch seeded in Bermudagrass sod in the fall of 1956. Seeding was done with a sod disc with about 200 pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer being applied with the seed. Fifteen pounds of vetch and 2 bushels of oats per acre were seeded in the Bermudagrass sod. Owner Planned to use the oats and vetch as winter grazing for his cattle."
Date: November 30, 1956
Creator: McConnell, John
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of grassland in Hugo, Oklahoma. Compatibility Land Class VI, 24-C GP. Slight erosion. Native grass rangelend. Range Condition Class--Good. Range conservation practices used for improvement. Controlled grazing of proper stocking. No burning. Futher recommendations: seeding with King's Ranch Bluestem. Carrying capactiy: 15 to 20 acres per animal unit through a 7 month long normal grazing season. OK-10-654.
Date: July 20, 1952
Creator: Davis, D. O.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Description: Photograph of grazing cows; native grass rangeland. Range class--Excellent condition of Blackland Prairie Site. Land Compatibility Class I. 5 GP [= Gravel, Poorly graded**] Slight erosion. Carrying capacity 25 head of mature beef stock on 100 acres early spring to lae summer. Range conservation measures practiced, controlled grazing, no burning, phosphate application. This native grassland has received good treatment throughout the years from previous owners. OK-10-655 ** from the Unified Soil… more
Date: July 20, 1952
Creator: Davis, D. O.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society

[Technicians Inspecting Eroded Area]

Description: Photograph of W. E. Hardesty, SCS technician, and Mr. Gorrell inspecting either vetch or Biennial sweetclover sown in the fall of 1948 on a severely eroded area. People shown in photo go as followed from left to right: 1. W. E. Hardesty, SCS technician, 2. Mr. Gorrell. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Biennial sweetclover sown in fall of 1948. Treatment included 200# superphosphate, 400# rock phosphate and 2 tons limestone per acre. Severely eroded area. SCS technician W. E. Hardesty, on … more
Date: July 13, 1949
Creator: Jessie, S.
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Partner: Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society
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