Jackson Agricultural Research Station - The Ohio State University CFAES

Jackson Agricultural Research Station - The Ohio State University CFAES The Station has been a primary site for
reproductive management and production management research Forage studies using small replicated plots are ongoing.

OARDC's Jackson Station is situated in the rolling hills and lowlands along Little Salt Creek in southeastern Ohio. The station was established in 1968 when OARDC leased 337 acres from the Jackson County commissioners. Two additional parcels were later purchased, which increased the size of the station to 502 acres. Initially, research at this station focused on fruit crops, ornamental landscape p

lants and agronomic crops in addition to beef cattle and forage production. Cultivar trials with apples, peaches, strawberries and thornless blackberries were conducted. Scientists also analyzed tillage and rotation schemes for agronomic crops. In the more recent past, research conducted at Jackson has played a significant role in developing standard estrus synchronization protocols, which are now widely accepted in the beef industry. Specifically, Jackson was one of the key sites in the United States in the development of estrus synchronization protocols using a progestin-releasing device, known commercially as a CIDR. Other research has focused on matching feed resources to cow milk production and calf weaning age. Researchers have found that weaning spring-born calves earlier (~100 days) than in conventional cow calf production systems (~200 days), leads to decreased forage demands during late summer months and increased cow body condition entering the winter months and at the subsequent calving and breeding times. A recent study on the economic viability of management-intensive grazing evaluated orchardgrass-legume combinations in a 26-acre, six-paddock grazing cell. Presently, the main research effort at Jackson focuses on efficient beef cattle and forage production. Researchers continue to look for ways to increase reproductive efficiency in beef cattle, including the refining of current estrus synchronization protocols. Additional projects are focusing on the effect of weaning strategy on calf health and feedlot performance. Variety trials are under way to evaluate yield, quality and persistence of alfalfa, red clover, birds-foot trefoil and fescue. Scientists continue to evaluate new ways to shorten the winter feeding period, reducing the need for mechanically harvested forage, and in turn reducing feed costs. Other projects focusing on Christmas tree variety and weed control evaluation, and carbon sequestration/biomass production are also under way. The location of the Jackson Station also provides a unique opportunity to study the interaction of beef production and the environment. Station personnel are moving forward with plans to restrict cattle access to streams, with the intent of minimizing our effect on water quality and the stream bank environment. Fence construction, low-water crossings and tree plantings are all part of the process. The Jackson County OSU Extension office is housed next door to the station office, providing a great opportunity for collaborative research and demonstrations. Management and Extension personnel work closely with an Advisory Committee composed of local stakeholders, to ensure that work done at the Jackson Station meets the needs of local clientele.

We had a great day hosting this event! Very educational and fun!
05/01/2023

We had a great day hosting this event! Very educational and fun!

05/13/2019

2019 Sheep and Hay Day, Saturday, July 13, 2019, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Jackson Agricultural Research Station

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Producer educational event
08/29/2018

Producer educational event

Pairs are happy to be turned in on winter ryegrass!
04/18/2017

Pairs are happy to be turned in on winter ryegrass!

Check out our flyer for the 2015 Beef and Forage Field Night at the Jackson Station on August 27,2015
07/29/2015

Check out our flyer for the 2015 Beef and Forage Field Night at the Jackson Station on August 27,2015

First cutting of hay 2015!
06/15/2015

First cutting of hay 2015!

Some of the Jackson crew harvesting our alfalfa plots earlier this week for part of a small research project!
05/21/2015

Some of the Jackson crew harvesting our alfalfa plots earlier this week for part of a small research project!

Thank you to the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau for sponsoring Ag Experience Day 2015!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO2FSa...
05/14/2015

Thank you to the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau for sponsoring Ag Experience Day 2015!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO2FSaCYec4

The Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau was proud to present their seventh annual Agriculture Experience Day on Friday, May 8. This year’s event brought together appr...

We were glad to be a part of Ag Experience Day 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9OnoOtUp2w
05/14/2015

We were glad to be a part of Ag Experience Day 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9OnoOtUp2w

Second graders throughout Jackson and Vinton Counties spent a day on the farm, learning about agriculture through fun, hands-on activities.

Spring calving season began March 1st. These are a couple of the first calves that were born and we will have about 145...
03/12/2015

Spring calving season began March 1st. These are a couple of the first calves that were born and we will have about 145 more from now until May 1st. Our 14 Katahdin ewes are all set to start lambing April 1st which will be the first year for that here at the Jackson Ag Research Station.

The new manure storage building at JARS built this winter is nearing completion!
03/12/2015

The new manure storage building at JARS built this winter is nearing completion!

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