Premier Agricultural Consulting & Research

Ag Metrics Group (formerly Pacific Ag Group) has been a leading American agricultural consulting and contract research organization (CRO) for over 40 years. Our diverse national and international clientele includes manufacturers of new agricultural products, grower cooperatives, and state and federal governments. We serve agricultural communities on the American West Coast, East Coast and Midwest through three regional centers: Pacific Ag Research, Florida Ag Research, and Michigan Ag Research

Services

Agronomy

Ag Metrics Group agronomy research involves management of laboratory, greenhouse and field experimentation with a variety of crop inputs for plant health, soil stewardship, and even new farm machinery prototypes.

Biologicals

Ag Metrics Group tests both traditional chemicals and new biologicals. Using biologicals, growers boost yields and protect crops long-term.

Biostimulants

Ag Metrics Group conducts a comprehensive range of biostimulant studies to determine the best rates and use patterns required for best efficacy of product candidates.

Entomology

Ag Metrics Group entomology provides an uncommonly wide array of insect species testing in laboratory bioassays, greenhouse and field plantings. From our insectaries, we can also augment natural pest pressures when needed to assure field tests are successful.

Genomics

From Lab to Field: Bridge the Gap in Agronomic Trait Development with Ag Metrics Group.

Nematology

Ag Metrics Group nematology research includes rearing and maintaining a dozen distinct nematode pest species that give our greenhouse and field trials excellent test conditions.

Plant Pathology

Ag Metrics Group  plant pathology  has a broad inventory of current disease pathotypes, qPCR monitoring, and the ability to research international plant diseases in multiple USDA APHIS approved structures nationally.​

Precision Agriculture

Ag Metrics Group helps clients develop new technologies in precision agriculture from early development through demonstration and adoption. In this program, agricultural best management practices are evaluated using advanced lidar, multispectral, and drone imaging technologies.
Our national research team is comprised of scientists, technicians, and crop consultants that specialize in field and laboratory investigations for the fruit, vegetable and field crop industries. We focus on solving crop production challenges through advanced diagnostics, focused experimentation, and developing new crop production technologies for a diverse clientele. 

Locations

Ag Metrics Group provides a clear R&D advantage by conducting agriscience research in three American regional bases, strategically located in the West (Pacific Ag Research), the Southeast (Florida Ag Research) and the Midwest (Michigan Ag Research).
From these facilities, our scientists conduct:
  • Pesticide Research
  • Entomological Research
  • Plant Pathology Research
  • Pollinator Research
  • Crop Demonstrations
  • Plant Nematology Research
  • Integrated Pest Management Research
  • ​Biostimulants Research
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Ag Product Development 
  • ​Agronomy Research
  • Regulatory (GLP) Research
  • ​Crop Genetics Development

Crops

Ag Metrics Group has broad experience with dozens of crops in different EPA climate zones given our locations in the West, Southeast and Midwest. Click on a crop below and find out more.

Our Team
Frank V. Sances, PhD
President & Founder
Balaji Aglave, PhD
Pathology & Nematology
​Florida Ag Research
Charlie Boone
Station Manager
​Florida Ag Research
Brian Cortright
Station Manager & Pathology
​Michigan Ag Research
Brad Booker
Western Area Manager
​Pacific Ag Research
Oscar Cuevas
Operations Manager
Pacific Ag Research
Marja Koivunen, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Ag Metrics Group
Megan LeBlanc, PhD
Reporting Manager
Ag Metrics Group