Agriculture
Malheur County Agriculture
Malheur County, located in Oregon's southeast corner, is the second largest county in Oregon and the 12th largest in the United States. It is 94% rangeland, two-thirds of which is controlled by Federal Bureau of Land Management. The northeast corner of the county is intensive irrigated agriculture where onions, potatoes, small grains, alfalfa, corn and numerous other crops are grown. This area is known as the Treasure Valley and covers part of Malheur County and extends into Idaho. Onions are the major crop in this valley, which produces about 25% of the onions consumed in this country. Of course, potatoes are grown here, and except for a small amount of sugar beets grown in Union County, all of the sugar beets grown in Oregon comes from Malheur County. Almost all of the sweet corn seed for the United States is grown in the Treasure Valley area as well.
Our staff, besides being specialized in certain areas, can help you with your questions regarding fruit and nut trees, garden plants and weeds, trees, shrubs, lawn, landscaping, insects, spiders, rodents or any other concerns you might have. We also have a Food Safety Advisor (Master Canner) that can help you with food safety and preservation.
Are you interested in potatoes or onions? Lynn has the latest information for you.
Or perhaps you are interested in the latest news regarding livestock and rangeland. Anna-Marie can help you with your questions.
Steve can share the current news in forage crops, field crops or watershed management. Check out his latest research in reduced tillage and soybeans for the Treasure Valley.
