Listed below are descriptions of the purpose of each of the SPA locations in Oklahoma.
http://grl.ars.usda.gov/
Develop technology and strategies that utilize animal, plant, soil and water resources in sustainable grazing systems which increase the efficiency of solar energy conversion through plants into lean red meat or fiber while protecting the environment and elucidate the mechanisms for adaptation of plants and animals to the conditions of the traditional wheat pasture grazing area of the Southern Great Plains and the associated interactions involved with grazing and environmental extremes.
Herman S. Mayeux, Research Leader
7207 W. Cheyenne St.
El Reno, OK 73036
phone (405) 262-5291
http://www.lane-ag.org/
Identify and develop improved germplasm and sustainable horticultural crop production systems for the South Central Region, develop new and environmentally sound integrated pest management systems that reduce pesticide usage, and investigate the physiological/biochemical mechanisms associated with post harvest diseases and quality of crops.
Sam Pair, Research Leader
P. O. Box 159
Lane, OK 74555
phone (580) 889-7395
http://www.pswcrl.ars.usda.gov/
Develop principles of biological methods, cultural methods, and superior germplasm that will reduce stress reactions caused by diseases, and insects, in cereal crops, peanuts, and forages; and develop design criteria for effective and safe hydraulic structure to control, convey, manage, and measure land surface water.
Darrel Temple, Laboratory Director
1301 N. Western Rd.
Stillwater, OK 74075-2714
phone (405) 624-4141, ext. 241
http://www.sprrs.usda.gov/
Develop sustainable production practices through improved management of energy flow, nutrient cycling, and hydrologic dynamics for Southern Plains rangeland and associated agriculture ecosystems.
Phillip L. Sims, Research Leader
2000 18th St.
Woodward, OK 73801
phone (580) 256-7449
