Pacific Ag
Pacific Ag, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon, is North America's largest crop residue harvest and supply company, specializing in sustainable agricultural feedstock for bioenergy production and various bioproducts.
History of Pacific Ag
Pacific Ag was founded in 1998 with the goal of developing and operating commercial-scale crop residue and hay forage supply chains. In 2010, the company expanded its operations across the United States. Headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon, Pacific Ag has additional divisions in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Minnesota. Over time, Pacific Ag has grown to become North America's largest crop residue harvest and supply company, a leader in supporting bioenergy production and the decarbonization of the economy.
Pacific Ag Services
Pacific Ag offers a wide range of services centered around harvesting solutions and supply chain management. The company provides commercial-scale crop residue harvest and hay forage supply chains, aiming to improve return per acre while maintaining soil productivity. Their services cater to export and domestic markets, including the animal protein industries and commercial mushroom production. Additionally, Pacific Ag operates the largest fleet of harvest equipment in the U.S. to ensure consistent quality and quantity in supply.
Pacific Ag Renewables
Pacific Ag Renewables is a division of Pacific Ag focused on building bioconversion projects for low carbon fuels and other renewable products. This division is engaged in developing sustainable agricultural feedstock supply chains for cellulosic bioconversion to biofuels, biochemicals, and tree-free pulp for paper, packaging, and building materials. Pacific Ag Renewables is currently working on five large-scale renewable natural gas plants that aim to recycle farm wastes into renewable energy. Their first commercial projects involve producing renewable natural gas to further support decarbonization efforts.
Pacific Ag Logistics and PowerStock Pro
Pacific Ag operates Pacific Ag Logistics, a division that utilizes the PowerStock Pro supply chain system to efficiently move harvested products from fields to market destinations. PowerStock Pro combines grower contracting, relationship management, equipment operations, inventory storage and management, with a full suite of reporting capabilities for both growers and end-use customers. This supply chain solution ensures the efficient and effective transport of agricultural residues and other products, supporting both export and domestic markets.
Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Pacific Ag is committed to sustainability by utilizing agricultural residues as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The company's operations focus on replacing fossil fuel inputs with renewable farm feedstocks, supporting the decarbonization of the economy. Through their renewable projects, such as bioconversion to biofuels and biochemicals, Pacific Ag contributes to reducing carbon emissions. The company also ensures soil productivity is maintained through their harvesting solutions, promoting long-term sustainability in agriculture.