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Oklahoma Vegetable Research Station
Research Focus
The primary agricultural commodities consists of small grains, alfalfa, soybeans, grain sorghum, field and sweet corn, canola, basil, cilantro, tomatoes, cow peas, squashes, melons, peppers, beans, peas, and pecans. Other major programs, consists of soil fertility and plant nutrition, weed control, insect control, plant disease control, and plant component extraction. Research experiments and demonstration efforts have been of interest to area small rural and urban gardeners as well as to corporate agricultural commodity producers. Research and demonstration on the station has also shown principles and practices of rural and urban agriculture through public participation in station field days, plow and preparation days, and educational classes on the station.
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Size and Location
The Oklahoma Vegetable Research Station consists of 110 acres and is located at 13711 S. Mingo Road in Bixby.
Site
The station is located near and north of the Arkansas River, and consists primarily of Wynona silty clay loam soils. The landscape is typical flat bottom acres with 0 to 1% slope. The other soil classifications represented are Latanier clay, Savern very fine sandy loam, Mason silt loam, Choska very sandy loam, and Radley silt loam. These soils are highly productive and are very conducive for Oklahoma crop and vegetable production.
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Contact
Rodney Farris, Ph. D.
Sr. Station Superintendent
13711 S. Mingo Rd.
Bixby, OK 74008
phone: 918-369-2441
email: rodney.farris@okstate.edu
Personnel
Butch Havener
Assistant Station Superintendent
email: butchh@olp.net
Bobby D. Adams
Ag Technician III
email: bobby.d.adams@okstate.edu
