Ramiro E Lobo

Small Farms & Agricultural Economics Advisor

Cooperative Extension
9335 Hazard Way
Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
858.246.1860
relobo@ucanr.edu

http://cesandiego.ucanr.edu

Also in:
Small Farm Program

Education

Ag Economics, Louisiana State Univ. 1992

Specialty

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

• Ag Commodities and Products - General
• Tree Fruits - General
• Berries
• Subtropical Fruits
• Cut Flowers, Foliage and Greens
• Vegetable Crops - General
• Plants and Their Systems
• Plant Management Systems
• Animals and Their Systems
• Animal Management Systems
• Protect Food From Contamination By Pathogenic Microorganisms, Parasites, and Naturally Occurring Toxins
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Alternative Uses of Land
• Economics, Markets, and Policy
• Economics of Agricultural Production and Farm Management
• Business Management, Finance, and Taxation
• Marketing and Distribution Practices
• Urban Agriculture/Local and Regional Food Systems

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

• Ovenland, D.; Cantwell, M., et al.; Lobo, R.; Collin, S.; Siebert, J.; Arpaia, and M.L. (2016). Impact of Storage Conditions and Variety on Quality Attributes and Aroma Volatiles of Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.). Scientia Horticulturae. # 199, 15-22. Feb 2016.

• Grasswitz, T., E. Gomez, D. Alston, D. Drost, D. Walsh, M. Ostrom, E. Bechinski, C. Williams, G. Ellen, C. Wilen and R.E. Lobo. (2012). “Encouraging Adoption of IPM by Small Scale Farmers: The Western Small Farm IPM Working Group.” IPM on the World Stage - Proceedings of the 7th International IPM Symposium. Memphis, TN March 27-29, 2012.

• Sokolow, A.; Lobo, R.E.; Hurkari, K. (2010). "Confined Facilities Create Conflicts in San Diego County Communities." California Agriculture 64(3)

• Lobo, R.E., L. Lev, et al. (2009). Market Driven Enterprise Screening Guide. 5th National Small Farm Conference. Springfield, IL,

• Lobo, R.E., E. Takele, et al. (2008). Sample Costs to Establish an Orchard and Produce Guavas in San Diego County. UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego and Riverside County Offices. PP24

• Trunstad, R.; Lobo, R.E.; Umberger, W.; Curtis, K.; Bailey, D.; Bastian, C. (2005). Certification and Labeling Considerations for Agricultural Producers. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.

• Keith, D.; Rilla, E.; George, H.; Lobo, R.E.; Tourte, L.; Ingram, R. (2003). Obstacles in the Agritourism Regulatory Process: Perspectives of Operators and Officials in Ten California Counties. Ag Issues Briefs. University of California Agricultural Issues Center.

• Trunstad, R.; Bailey, D.; Lev, L.; Lobo, R.E.; Nakamoto, S.; Ward, R. (2003). Western Profiles of Innovative Agricultural Marketing: Examples from Direct Farm Marketing and Agri-Tourism Enterprises. Western Extension Marketing Committee/The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Publication No. AZ1325 

• Lobo, R.E.; G.E. Goldman, D. Jolly; B.D. Wallace; W.L. Schrader; S.A. Parker. (1999). "Agricultural Tourism Benefits Agriculture in San Diego County." California Agriculture 53(6)

Non-Peer Reviewed

• Lobo, R.E., J. Hewlett, et al. (2011). "Ag in Uncertain Times en Español." http://www.farmmanagement.org/aginuncertaintimesespanol/

• Hewlett, J., R.E. Lobo, et al. (2010). "Ag in Uncertain Times." from http://farmmanagement.org/aginuncertaintimes/.

• Lobo, R.E.; Schrader, W. L., et al.; Wallace, B.D.; Parker, S.A. (2010). San Diego County Agricultural Directory and Guidelines for Establishing Agricultural Enterprises. San Diego, CA, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County Farm and Home Advisor’s Office. 2010.
• Lev, L.; Lobo, R.E., et al.; Nakamoto, Stuart (2009) A Guide to Screening Market Driven Enterprises - Power Point Slide Set. University of Arizona and Western Extension Farm Management Committee Website

• Lobo, R.E., L. Lev, S.T. Nakamoto. (2009). "A Guide to Screening Market Driven Enterprises-Power Point Slide Set."

  http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/wemc/nichemarkets/3a_NewEnterprises.pdf

• Lobo, R.E.; Lev, L., et al.; Nakamoto, S. (2008). A Market Driven Enterprise Screening Guide. UC Small Farm Program Technical Report. Small Farm Program Website. 2008. http://sfp.ucdavis.edu/Docs/new_enterprise.pdf

• Nakamoto, S., L.. Lev, R.E. Lobo. (2008) An Introduction to Profitseeker: Crop/Enterprise Screening Guide – Power Point Slide Set. University of Arizona and Western Extension Farm Management Committee Website

  http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/wemc/nichemarkets/3b_Marketscreening-alternatepresentation.pdf.

• Lobo, R.E.; Bethke, J.A. (2008). Effects of Urban Encroachment on the Largest Ornamental Growing Area in the Country. Proceedings, Western Washington Horticultural Convention and Trade Show, Everett, WA.
• Bailey, D.; Curtis, K., et al.; Emhke, C.; Feuz, D.; Lev, L.; Nakamoto, S.; Tronstad, R. (2008). Niche Markets Assessment and Strategy Development for Agriculture. Technical Report UCED. University of Nevada, Reno, Western Extension Marketing Committee/University Center for Economic Development. August 13, 2007. http://ag.arizona.edu/arec/wemc/nichemarkets.html

• Lobo, R. E., S. D. Hardesty, J.A. Bethke, K.M. Klonsky, R.L. De Moura. (2007). Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Protean the South Coast-San Diego County. San Diego County, UC Cooperative Extension.

• Schrader, W.L.; Lobo, R.E., et al.; Wallace, B.D.; Parker, S.A. (2006). San Diego County Agricultural Directory and Guidelines for Establishing Agricultural Enterprises. San Diego, CA, UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego County Farm and Home Advisor’s Office. 2006. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/2017/11766.pdf
• Biasi, W.V.; Mitcham, E.J., et al.; Gaskell, M.; Lobo, R.E. (2006). "Sensory Quality and Postharvest Performance of Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars Grown in Southern California." American Society of Horticultural Sciences

• Mitchan, E. J., W. V. Biasi, M. Gaskell, B. Faber, R.E. Lobo. (2006). "Sensory Quality and PostharvestPerformance of Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars Growin in Southern California." American Society of Horticultural Sciences.

• Lobo, R.E., Bender, G.S., M. Gaskell. (2005). Market Driven Specialty Crop Production in Southern California. Proceedings, Third National Small Farm Conference. Greensboro, NC.

• Takele, E.; Mauk, P., et al.; Lobo, R. (2003). Tendencias en la Industria Californiana del Aguacate - Produccion, Costes, Rentabilidad y Perspectivas Futuras. Memoria Congreso Mundial del Aguacate. V. 2003 Resumenes, Anexo:A-186 Modificado, 002-003.
• Bender, G.S.; Takele, E., et al.; Lobo, R.E.; Chambers, S. (2002). Avocado Sample Establishment and Production Costs and Profitability Analysis for San Diego and Riverside Counties. UC Cooperative Extension, San Diego and Riverside County Offices. 2002.

• Billikopf, G., L. Varela, J. Valencia, R.E. Lobo, et al. (2002) Spanish Dictionary of Agriculture and HR Management.

  http://danr.ucop.edu/ag-labor/

• Lobo, R.E.; Jolly, D.A., et al.; Takele, E.; Baameur, A.; Aguiar, J. (2002). The University of California Small Farm Program – Helping Farmers Manage Risks in Their Operations. Proceedings of the Third National Small Farm Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Lobo, R.E. (2000). "Agri-Tourism Benefits Farmers in San Diego County." CORF News 4(2)
• Lobo, R. E. (2000). Agri-Tourism Benefits Farmers in San Diego County. CORF News. 4. Spring.

• Takele, E., G. S. Bender, R.E. Lobo, P. Mauk, S. Chambers. (2001). Avocado Sample Establishment and Production Costs and Profitability Analysis for San Diego and Riverside Counties. San Diego and RIverside County Offices, UC Cooperative Extension.

• Lobo, R.E. (2000). Harvesting New Opportunities: A Strategic Plan for San Diego Agriculture. Report developed by the San Diego County Agricultural Committee. Agricultural Tourism Project. January 2000.
• Lobo, R.E. (1999). Agricultural Tourism and Direct Marketing in San Diego County. Cable TV Show SOMETHING TO OFFER. Fall 1999.
• Parker, S.L.; Lobo, R.E. (1999). Agricultural Tourism in San Diego County: A Look at the Consumers. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA. 1999.
• Lobo, R.E. (1999). Directory of Fruit and Vegetable Brokers, Packers, processors and Shippers in San Diego County. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA. 1999.
• Lobo, R. E. (1999). Directory of Fruit and Vegetable Brokers, Packers, Processors, and Shippers in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor's Office. 1999.
• Lobo, R. E. (1999). Risk Management: Can Farmers do Without it? UCCE San Diego County Conslidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA. Spring.
• Lobo, R.E. (1999). Risk Management: Can Farmers do Without it? UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. Spring 1999.
• Parker, S.L.; Lobo, R.E. (1999). San Diego County Agriculture: An Overview. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. San Diego, CA. 1999.
• Lobo, R. E.; Parker, S. L. (1999). Summary of Permits, Regulations, and Sources of Information. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor's Office. 1999.
• Lobo, R.E. (1998). Agricultural Tourism in San Diego County. PARTNERS. 1. 1998.
• Lobo, R.E. (1998). Benefits of Agricultural Tourism. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. October 1998.
• Bender, G.S.; Lobo, R.E. (1998). Directory of Fruit Packers and Shippers in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor’s Office. 1998.
• Bender, G.S.; Lobo, R.E. (1998). Directory of Grove Management Service in San Diego County. San Diego, CA, UCCE San Diego County Farm & Home Advisor’s Office. 1998.
• Lobo, R.E. (1998). UC Cooperative Extension Study Opens Doors for Agri- Tourism and Expanded Direct Marketing. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11, 9. October 1998.
• Lobo, R.E. (1998). UCCE San Diego County Agri-Tourism Study Under Way. San Diego County Farm Bureau News. 11, 9. September 1998.
• Lobo, R.E. (1998). Using Crop Rotations Makes $ense. UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. January 1998.
• McDiarmid, T.R.; McArthur, K.A., et al.; Lobo, R. E.; Harris, T. R. (1997). An Analysis of Possible Vertical Integration for Washoe Tribe Livestock Operations. Reno, NV, Univ. of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Technical Report # UCED 96/97-05, 30. June 1997.
• Lobo, R.E. (1997). Noxious Weed Alert: Tall White Top is Here! UCCE San Diego County Agricultural Consolidated Newsletter. September 1997.

ANR Workgroup Associations

• Agriculture and Nature Tourism - Member
• Beef Safety and Quality Assurance - Member
• Floriculture and Nursery - Member
• Livestock Production Systems - Member
• Sheep and Goat Herd Health and Production - Member
• Small Farm - Member
• Sub Tropical Crops - Member
• UAS (Drones) Workgroup - Member
• Urban Agriculture - Member
• Vegetable Crops - Member
• Warm Season Vegetables - Member

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