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.

Apr 22, 2019
Organic mulches, fertilizers more than double shallot yield in nutrient-poor, water-limited farmland

Photo Credit: Rodale Institute

An article recently published in the Journal of Agronomy Research assessed a wide range of organic mulch and fertilizers on the production of...

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Apr 12, 2019
The Organic Center will present at the Entomology Society of America conference

The Organic Center recently collaborated on a proposal that was selected for a full symposium session at the Entomological Society of America Conference in St. Louis, MO November 17-20, 2019. The...

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Apr 11, 2019
A new and deadly drug-resistant superbug is linked to fungicide use in agriculture

Photo Credit: NIAID

A new and deadly drug-resistant yeast, Candida auris, has been identified in 13 U.S. states and across the globe, according to the Centers for Disease...

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Apr 08, 2019
Using cover crops and compost with conservation tillage prevents weeds in herbicide-free rotations of wheat and potato

A recent study, published in the journal of Ecology and Evolution, found that farmers can suppress weeds using less tillage when they combine cover crops and compost. Weeds are a major issue,...

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Apr 01, 2019
Organic farming with more biodiversity lowers food safety risks

Photo credit: Bruce Marlin

A recent article published in the Journal of Applied Ecology shows that contrary to popular perception, increased biodiversity on the farm can...

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Mar 25, 2019
Organic beef is more nutritional than conventional beef

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Choosing organic when you’re shopping for beef at the supermarket may be a good way to boost the nutrition in your meals, according to a recent...

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Mar 18, 2019
Organic farming increases rural development and farmer livelihoods in China

Photo credit: Aaron Greenwood

A recent study published in the journal Ecological Economics found that organic agriculture can improve rural development and increase the...

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Mar 13, 2019
Organic Center benefit raises a record $485,000 to fund organic research

Annual event celebrates science-based work of The Center to advance organic

Almost 500 organic visionaries, activists and businesses from around the country gathered on March 6 for The...

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Mar 11, 2019
People with future-oriented personalities are more likely to consume organic food

Photo credit: Jonas Jacobsson

A recently published study in Nutrition Journal shows that people with future-oriented personalities are more likely to consume organic food....

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Mar 04, 2019
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma linked to glyphosate-based herbicide exposure

Photo credit: Charles O'Rear; USDA

A study recently published in the journal Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research links glyphosate-based herbicides (GHB) like...

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