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.

May 04, 2018

Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides later associated with autism

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A new study has linked prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides (some of the most widely used insecticides in the United States) with...

Apr 30, 2018

Environmental benefits of organic improve over time

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production used a life-cycle assessment to determine the environmental impact of organic rice...

Apr 30, 2018

As time under organic management increases so do ecosystem services

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A new study published in the journal Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems sought to understand how ecosystem...

Apr 19, 2018

Organic grass-fed beef has less environmental impact than non-organic grass-fed beef

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A recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production assessed the environmental impacts of organic grass-fed beef and non-organic grass-fed...

Apr 12, 2018

Crop characteristics associated with organic wheat production reduces seed pests

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Small mammals can provide agricultural benefits by eating weed seeds or they can act as pests by eating crop grains. A new study published in...

Mar 23, 2018

Organic farms in diverse landscapes benefit overwintering birds

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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment investigated the effect that organic farming has on birds over the winter. The...

Mar 23, 2018

Organic farming improves onion quality production and soil health, reduces yield

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A new study published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science compared the effects of organic and conventional farming on onion...

Mar 22, 2018

Organic wheat management supports bee communities

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A recent study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment investigated the effects of organic vs. conventional farming in large- and...

Mar 15, 2018

Organic hotspots benefit local economies

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New research published in the journal Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems has found that organic hot spots – counties with high levels of organic...