USDA ARS Center-pivot sprinklers controlled by a central computer irrigate wheat, alfalfa, potatoes, and melons along the Columbia River near Hermiston, Ore The 10-member board advises on policy issues, develops recommendations on key agricultural issues, and advocates for agriculture. Jan 12, 2021 Oregon's Gov. Kate Brown is accepting applications to fill partial terms for two producer positions on the State Board of Agriculture. Marty Myers and Grant Kitamura previously filled the posts. Myers passed away in December, and Kitamura recently moved to Idaho. Term lengths on open positions are as follows: Producer position 2, partial term ends 10/31/2022, eligible to serve at least one additional 4-year term