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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
The Salton Sea: An introduction to an evolving system and the role of science	10
Impacts of winter cover cropping on soil moisture and evapotranspiration in California's specialty crop fields may be minimal during winter months	7
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	6
Grazing lambs on pastures regrown after wildfires did not significantly alter metal content in meat and wool	6
Economic damages of food-safety incidents in complex markets: 2018 E. coli outbreak and romaine lettuce	5
Using Ecological Site Descriptions to make ranch-level decisions about where to manage for soil organic carbon	5
Effectiveness of herbicide control methods for coyote brush on the North Coast of 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
Native blue elderberry in hedgerows bridges revenue and conservation goals	4
Youth participatory action research: Integrating science learning and civic engagement	4
Low prevalence of handwashing and importance of signage at California county fair animal exhibits	3
Setting research and extension priorities for agronomic crops in California	2
Restoring oak woodlands through trust: Social capital and its role in successful private land conservation	2
When “new” crops are not really new: California Indigenous communities and research and commercialization of elderberry	2
El cambio climático transforma y desafía a la agricultura	2
Winter flooding recharges groundwater in almond orchards with limited effects on root dynamics and yield	1
Schools provided healthy meals even during COVID	1
Three decades of “Africanized” honey bees in California	1
For California perennial crops facing climate change, water use stays stable while planting density increases	1
Monensin supplementation increases weight gain in stocker steers, but higher doses reduce essential mineral intake	1
Nuevo estudio permite calcular el costo de producción de las zarzamoras	1
Using prescribed fires in young forests: A pyrosilvicultural approach	1
Improvements to the soil nitrate quick test for California small grains	1
Addressing organizational climate can potentially reduce sexual harassment of female agricultural workers in California	0

Integration of grazing and herbicide application improves management of barb goatgrass and medusahead in pasture and rangelands	0
Improving the feeding value of rice straw	0
UC ANR to focus efforts on issues where it can create greatest benefit	0
Microbiome interactions and their ecological implications at the Salton Sea	0
No-tillage, surface residue retention, and cover crops improved San Joaquin Valley soil health in the long term	0
Soil health practices have different outcomes depending on local soil conditions	0
Adaptation and sustainability: Lessons from Central Coast organic farmers during the pandemic	0
Groundwater models through stakeholders’ eyes: Evaluating benefits, challenges, and lessons for SGMA implementation	0
Silviculture can facilitate repeat prescribed burn programs with long-term strategies	0
UC ANR project to help underserved farmers in SoCal with land ownership	0
UC SAREP helps boost food access, workforce development in Plumas County	0
Optimal timing for fava bean planting, pod harvesting, and termination in Northern California	0
Exploring the challenges and benefits of online youth-led nutrition programs	0
Vineyard-specific climate projections help growers manage risk and plan adaptation in the Paso Robles AVA	0
Uptake, utilization, and satisfaction with employer sponsored health insurance in a population of vineyard farmworkers	0
Visual ID guide from UC aids in managing new almond pests	0
The potential threat of branched broomrape for California processing tomato: A review	0
Cattle grazing reduces fuel and leads to more manageable fire behavior	0
No-tillage sorghum and garbanzo yields match or exceed standard tillage yields	0
UC 4-H youth spread the facts — not the disease — during COVID-19	0
Impacts of winter cover cropping on soil moisture and evapotranspiration in California's specialty crop fields may be minimal during winter months	0
Proposed changes to the H-2A program would affect labor costs in the United States and California	0
Recycled water could recharge aquifers in the Central Valley	0
Promoting higher levels of immunity from colostrum among calves on organic dairy farms	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
California wine grape growers need support to manage risks from wildfire and smoke	0
Online training for child care providers teaches child nutrition in English and Spanish	0
Food banks show resilience in face of COVID-19	0
Water risks to agriculture: Too little and too much	0
Ecological transitions at the Salton Sea: Past, present and future	0
The impact of COVID-19 on CalFresh and Market Match spending at farmers markets	0
California has 882,000 farmworkers to fill 413,000 jobs	0
El Agroturismo: Una nueva oportunidad para las pequeñas granjas de California	0
4-H Water Wizards: Lessons Learned for Effective Afterschool Science Programming	0
Carbon farming can enhance pollinator resources	0
During COVID-19, Californians sought food security, connection and solace in their gardens	0
Biological and chemical pruning wound protectants reduce infection of grapevine trunk disease pathogens	0
Long-term reduced tillage and winter cover crops can improve soil quality without depleting moisture	0
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
Urban wildfire impacts water, soil and wildlife	0
To limit bird flu spread, keep wild birds away from poultry, livestock	0
More jobs and less seasonal employment in California agriculture since 1990	0
The drying Salton Sea and asthma: A perspective on a “natural” disaster	0
UC 4-H programs bolster youths' public speaking confidence	0
Fine-tuning fertilizer applications in organic cool-season leafy green crops can increase soil quality and yields	0
4-H, Boys and Girls Club, UCCE partner to inspire Orange County kids	0
How agritourism helped farmers during the pandemic	0
El Programa Jardinero Maestro de UC en San Diego celebra 40 años de servir a la comunidad	0

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