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Archive
Adair County Berries Paying Rich Dividend
A news item about the introduction of strawberry crops in Adair County in the 1940s
McLoud Finds New Buiness; It’s the Berries!
A news item about the cultivation of blackberries in McLoud
Blackberries, With Proper Marketing, Bring New Cash Flow to McLoud Farmers
A news item regarding the cultivation and marketing of blueberries east of Oklahoma County in 1940.
Corn Always One of Principal Crops; The History of Corn in Oklahoma
A news item featuring a chart showing corn growing statistics over time.
Crop Map of Oklahoma Showing Types of Farming in Each Section
A new item showing a map of Oklahoma crops in 1939.
Panhandle Rancher Beats Drouth
A news item about recovery from drought and dust storms in the Panhandle in 1939.
State Has About Every Type of Soil—Take Your Choice
A news item featuring a map of soil types in Oklahoma from 1939.
Tibetan Flower May Provide Oklahoma New Oil Industry
A news item about the introduction of safflower into Oklahoma agriculture in 1939.
Adair County Finds Success With New Berry
A news item regarding the cultivation of boysenberries in Adair County in 1939.
Farm Engineer Inspects City
A news item about federal plans to build a farm research facility in Oklahoma City in 1938.
City Asks $1,000,000 Research Laboratory
A news item regarding the creation of federal farm research laboratory in Oklahoma City in 1938.
World’s Pecan King Not Stunned by Drouth; Okfuskee County May Sell 2,000,000 Pounds
A news item about pecan farmer Grover Haydon and his successful efforts in 1936.