Pacific Ag Group has been on the forefront of agricultural technology development for over 39 years as a contract research organization. Our clientele include agrichemical manufacturers, grower cooperatives, and state and federal government. We have a nationwide presence with centers in California, Michigan, and Florida.
Pacific Ag Research
San Luis Obispo, CA
The Pacific Ag Research headquarters in San Luis Obispo, CA features labs (biology, plant pathology, and entomology), greenhouses, offices, fields, vineyards, and a winery
Post-harvest evaluation of Botrytis cinerea (gray mold) on strawberries stored in temperature controlled rooms at the Pacific Ag Research Edna farm
Pacific Ag Research maintains several field stations throughout the major California cropping regions including: the San Joaquin Valley, the Salinas Valley, and several company farms along the Central California Coast. Extensive research is conducted on many high-value crops including:
- Tree Nuts: Almond, Pistachio, and Walnut
- Tree and Vine Fruits: Apple, Cherry, Citrus (Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange), Grape, Olive, and Peach
- Berries: Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry
- Cucurbits and Melon Crops: Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Honeydew Melon, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Yellow Squash, and Zucchini
- Cole Crops: Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Kale, Red Cabbage, and Mustard Greens
- Fruiting Vegetables: Eggplant, Pepper (Bell, JalapeƱo), and Tomato (Fresh Market, Processing)
- Fiber, Grain, and Oilseed Crops: Canola, Corn, Cotton, and Wheat
- Herbs, Leafy Greens, and Petioles: Basil, Celery, Lettuce, and Spinach
- Bulbs, Tubers, and Roots: Carrot, Onion, and Potato
- Legumes: Alfalfa, Chickpeas, Dry Beans, Green Peas, Soybean, and Peanut
- Ornamental Plants: Begonia, Bluegrass, Cosmos, Geranium, Gerbera Daisy, Marigold, Sweet Pea, and Snapdragons
- Other Crops: Artichoke and Sweet Corn
Michigan Ag Research
Albion, MI
The Michigan Ag Research station in Albion, MI features labs, greenhouses, offices, fields, orchards, and vineyards
Michigan Ag Research was established in Central Michigan in Albion (South of Lansing) to manage field crop research throughout the greater Midwest (EPA Zone 5). Directed product development is done both on station and off-site with regional collaborators on:
- Tree and Vine Fruits: Apple, Grape, Peach, and Tart Cherry
- Cucurbits and Melon Crops: Cucumber, Melon, Pumpkin, and Squash
- Cole Crops: Broccoli and Cabbage
- Fruiting Vegetables: Eggplant, Pepper, and Tomato
- Grains and Oilseed Crops: Barley, Canola, Corn, Oats, Rye, Safflower, Soybean, Sunflower, Triticale, and Wheat
- Leafy Greens: Asparagus, Lettuce, and Spinach
- Bulbs, Roots, and Tubers: Carrot, Onion, Potato, and Sugar Beet
- Legumes: Chickpeas, Dry Beans (Adzuki, Black, Kidney, Lima, Navy, Northern, and Pinto) Peas, and Soybean
- Ornamental Plants: Gerbera Daisy
- Other Crops: Blueberry and Sweet Corn
Florida Ag Research
Thonotosassa, FL
The Florida Ag Research station in Thonotosassa, FL features greenhouses, shadehouses, labs, fields, offices, and barrel micro-plots
Florida Ag Research has offices and laboratories in Central Florida and operates from these headquarters throughout the Southeast. Some of the major crops grown at these sites include:
- Tree Fruits: Banana, Citrus (Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange)
- Berries: Blueberry, Caneberry, and Strawberry
- Cucurbits and Melon Crops: Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Melon, Squash, and Watermelon
- Cole Crops: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Collards
- Fruiting Vegetables: Eggplant, Pepper, and Tomato
- Cereal Crops and Grains: Corn, Millets, Sorghum (Sudangrass), and Sunflower
- Leafy Greens and Petioles: Celery, Lettuce, and Spinach
- Bulbs, Roots, and Tubers: Carrot, Onion (Bulb, Green, Yellow), Turnip, and Potato
- Legumes: Chickpeas, Dry Beans, Lima Beans, Peas, Soybean, and Peanut
- Ornamental Plants: Begonia, Geranium, Gerbera Daisy, Impatients, Pentas, Poinsettia, and Snapdragons
- Other Crops: Cotton, Okra, and Sweet Corn