OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of California Agriculture is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
The Salton Sea: An introduction to an evolving system and the role of science	11
Impacts of winter cover cropping on soil moisture and evapotranspiration in California's specialty crop fields may be minimal during winter months	8
Walnut growers want rootstocks that can resist diseases	7
Field evaluations of biodegradable boric acid hydrogel baits for the control of Argentine ants: Promising results in vineyards and citrus orchards	7
Native blue elderberry in hedgerows bridges revenue and conservation goals	6
Using Ecological Site Descriptions to make ranch-level decisions about where to manage for soil organic carbon	6
Economic damages of food-safety incidents in complex markets: 2018 E. coli outbreak and romaine lettuce	5
Low prevalence of handwashing and importance of signage at California county fair animal exhibits	4
Effectiveness of herbicide control methods for coyote brush on the North Coast of California	4
Youth participatory action research: Integrating science learning and civic engagement	4
Grazing lambs on pastures regrown after wildfires did not significantly alter metal content in meat and wool	4
Setting research and extension priorities for agronomic crops in California	4
What have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen the health and resilience of California communities and the food system?	4
When “new” crops are not really new: California Indigenous communities and research and commercialization of elderberry	3
El cambio climático transforma y desafía a la agricultura	3
Restoring oak woodlands through trust: Social capital and its role in successful private land conservation	3
Schools provided healthy meals even during COVID	2
Monensin supplementation increases weight gain in stocker steers, but higher doses reduce essential mineral intake	2
Using prescribed fires in young forests: A pyrosilvicultural approach	2
Winter flooding recharges groundwater in almond orchards with limited effects on root dynamics and yield	2
For California perennial crops facing climate change, water use stays stable while planting density increases	2
Nuevo estudio permite calcular el costo de producción de las zarzamoras	1
How agritourism helped farmers during the pandemic	1
Vineyard-specific climate projections help growers manage risk and plan adaptation in the Paso Robles AVA	1
The drying Salton Sea and asthma: A perspective on a “natural” disaster	1

Improvements to the soil nitrate quick test for California small grains	1
Ecological transitions at the Salton Sea: Past, present and future	1
Food banks show resilience in face of COVID-19	1
To limit bird flu spread, keep wild birds away from poultry, livestock	1
Three decades of “Africanized” honey bees in California	1
Exploring the challenges and benefits of online youth-led nutrition programs	1
UC SAREP helps boost food access, workforce development in Plumas County	1
Fine-tuning fertilizer applications in organic cool-season leafy green crops can increase soil quality and yields	1
Urban agriculture in California: Lessons learned from an urban farmer workshop series	0
Farming and ranching through wildfire: Producers’ critical role in fire risk management and emergency response	0
The impact of COVID-19 on CalFresh and Market Match spending at farmers markets	0
Microbiome interactions and their ecological implications at the Salton Sea	0
UC 4-H programs bolster youths' public speaking confidence	0
Addressing organizational climate can potentially reduce sexual harassment of female agricultural workers in California	0
No-tillage sorghum and garbanzo yields match or exceed standard tillage yields	0
Impacts of winter cover cropping on soil moisture and evapotranspiration in California's specialty crop fields may be minimal during winter months	0
Cattle grazing reduces fuel and leads to more manageable fire behavior	0
More jobs and less seasonal employment in California agriculture since 1990	0
With sustainable use of local inputs, urban agriculture delivers community benefits beyond food	0
A case study of evapotranspiration at five almond orchards on a spectrum of conventional to regenerative management	0
Improving the feeding value of rice straw	0
Online training for child care providers teaches child nutrition in English and Spanish	0
Soil health practices have different outcomes depending on local soil conditions	0
Proposed changes to the H-2A program would affect labor costs in the United States and California	0
Uptake, utilization, and satisfaction with employer sponsored health insurance in a population of vineyard farmworkers	0
California wine grape growers need support to manage risks from wildfire and smoke	0
The Shaping Healthy Choices Program: Improving the impact through community partnerships	0
No-tillage, surface residue retention, and cover crops improved San Joaquin Valley soil health in the long term	0
El Agroturismo: Una nueva oportunidad para las pequeñas granjas de California	0
Optimal timing for fava bean planting, pod harvesting, and termination in Northern California	0
During COVID-19, Californians sought food security, connection and solace in their gardens	0
California has 882,000 farmworkers to fill 413,000 jobs	0
Groundwater models through stakeholders’ eyes: Evaluating benefits, challenges, and lessons for SGMA implementation	0
Carbon farming can enhance pollinator resources	0
Urban wildfire impacts water, soil and wildlife	0
UC 4-H youth spread the facts — not the disease — during COVID-19	0
UC ANR to focus efforts on issues where it can create greatest benefit	0
Water risks to agriculture: Too little and too much	0
California farmers are turning to nonfarm employers to fill lower wage seasonal jobs	0
Adaptation and sustainability: Lessons from Central Coast organic farmers during the pandemic	0
Silviculture can facilitate repeat prescribed burn programs with long-term strategies	0
Recycled water could recharge aquifers in the Central Valley	0
Visual ID guide from UC aids in managing new almond pests	0
4-H Water Wizards: Lessons Learned for Effective Afterschool Science Programming	0
Long-term reduced tillage and winter cover crops can improve soil quality without depleting moisture	0
Promoting higher levels of immunity from colostrum among calves on organic dairy farms	0
El Programa Jardinero Maestro de UC en San Diego celebra 40 años de servir a la comunidad	0
4-H, Boys and Girls Club, UCCE partner to inspire Orange County kids	0
Tapered deficit irrigation strategies to reduce water use in processing tomatoes	0
UC ANR project to help underserved farmers in SoCal with land ownership	0

Biological and chemical pruning wound protectants reduce infection of grapevine trunk disease pathogens