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.

Feb 15, 2018

Neonicotinoids found in 75% of honey sampled in global study

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Neonicotinoids are the most widely used class of insecticides in the world. They are systemic pesticides, which means that rather than simply...

Feb 08, 2018

Long-term study shows organic farming improves soil physical properties

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A recent study published in Agronomy Journal found that after 40 years of farming, organic agriculture improves physical...

Feb 01, 2018

Protecting children from pesticide exposure

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California has proposed a rule to protect children from pesticide exposure by requiring a buffer of 0.25 miles around schools and childcare...

Jan 25, 2018

Organic rice production improves soil health

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A new study in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science evaluated soil health in organic and conventional basmati rice fields in North...

Jan 20, 2018

Herbicide use contributes to antibiotic resistance in some bacteria

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A new study published in the scientific journal Microbiology has found that commonly used herbicides can have the unintended consequence of increasing...