There is so much (in)credible science that explains why organic is a good choice for people and the planet, and more is published every week. The Organic Center summarizes the latest research into distilled bites so you can make informed choices. We only report on peer-reviewed studies and always will. Check out our research blog and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest science delivered right to your inbox.

Nov 03, 2025
Organic diets linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes

A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity has provided compelling evidence that higher organic food consumption may contribute to a lower risk of...

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Oct 15, 2025
On-farm cyanobacteria fertilizer boosts organic carrot yields

A study investigating organic nutrient management conducted at Colorado State University found that on-farm–grown cyanobacterial fertilizer, or cyano-fertilizer...

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Oct 01, 2025
Organic farming protects water quality by reducing nutrient pollution

A Lithuanian study published in Water found that relative to intensive conventional production, organic practices significantly reduce water pollution in ecosystems adjacent to farms. By limiting...

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Sep 12, 2025
Organic agriculture significantly improves soil health and ecosystem services

A recent review paper from Ecosystem Services found that regenerative organic agriculture (ROAg) has significant positive effects on soil health. Authors established that 64% of the soil ecosystem...

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Sep 03, 2025
Pesticide exposure linked to cancer rates comparable to smoking 

A comprehensive national study published in Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society has found strong associations between...

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Aug 20, 2025
UV-B and organic fungicide increase lettuce yield while controlling powdery mildew

A recent study investigating practices in managing powdery mildew has found that a combination treatment effectively controls...

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Aug 06, 2025
Soil fungi boost nutrients in organic sweet corn

A new study published in Soil & Tillage Research highlights the beneficial role of a specific soil fungi, arbuscular...

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Jul 23, 2025
Organic management produces higher quality wine grapes

A new study from Guanajuato, Mexico published in the journal Agriculture found that grapes grown under organic management...

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Jul 16, 2025
Major study ties glyphosate to cancer, highlighting the protective power of organic  

A 2025 study published in Environmental Health provides some of the strongest evidence to date that glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) pose a significant cancer risk. The research...

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Jul 02, 2025
Organic beekeeping supports healthy, productive hives without synthetics 

A comprehensive three-year study published in Nature has shown that organic beekeeping practices can maintain honeybee...

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