The Latest Research on Organic

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.

Sep 26, 2018

Shannon Allen, Creator of grown, to Keynote The Organic Center's Benefit

Can't-miss networking and fundraising event for organic research is set for March

Shannon Allen will serve as the keynote speaker at The Organic Center's 16th Annual Benefit Dinner in Anaheim on...

Sep 23, 2018

Conservation tillage has mixed results for soil health in organic systems

Photo credit: United Soybean Board

Organic farmers rely on tillage to combat weeds in place of herbicides, incorporate organic matter into the soil and reduce soil...

Sep 21, 2018

Neonicotinoids detected in Ontario drinking water

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A new study has detected neonicotinoid insecticides in raw and treated drinking water in water from the lower Great Lakes in southern Ontario,...

Sep 20, 2018

Pest predator beetles benefit from conversion to organic farming

Photo credit: Katja Schulz

A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment sought to understand the effect of conversion from conventional farming to...

Aug 28, 2018

Organic farming and community employment opportunities

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A study recently published in the journal Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems by researchers at the University of Oregon aimed to understand...

Aug 28, 2018

Organic farming promotes control of pests and pathogens

Photo credit: Bernard Spragg

A recent study published in the Journal Nature Sustainability used two different meta-analyses to demonstrate that organic farming promotes...

Aug 28, 2018

Techniques to increase yield and profitability on the farm

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A new study published in the journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development aimed to evaluate the efficiency of lentil-spring wheat intercrops to...

Aug 06, 2018

Neonicotinoids found in wild turkeys

Neonicotinoids are some of the most widely used agricultural insecticides, and are recognized for the unintended risk they may pose to other wildlife. While the majority of this research has...