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 02, 2016

Pre-natal pesticide exposure effects greater in stressful environments

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A new study published in the journal Neurotoxicology demonstrates that social stressors such as economic strain or poor learning environments can...

Aug 30, 2016

Study examines gap between organic and conventional agriculture

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Newly published research in PLOS ONE has used U.S. agricultural production data to confirm that the gap between organic and conventional...

Aug 22, 2016

New Report Assess USDA Organic Research Grant Funding Programs

The Organic Farming Research Foundation has released Taking Stock: Analyzing and Reporting Organic Research Investments, 2002 -2014, an assessment of the USDA Organic Research and Extension...

Aug 22, 2016

Organic orchard production improves soil biodiversity and soil nutrient content

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A recent study conducted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and published in the journal Organic Agriculture sampled soils and plant material...

Aug 17, 2016

Neonicotinoid pesticides have long-term effects on wild bee populations

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A new study, published in the high-impact journal, Nature Communications, analyzed almost two decades’ worth of data on 62 different species of...

Aug 15, 2016

Organic production positively influences quality of wine

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A new study published in Journal of Wine Economics compared experts rankings of over 70,000 California wines and found that wines certified as...

Aug 05, 2016

Organic Demand Leads to Economic Gains for Farmers

A study published in the Journal Scientia Horticulturae highlighted the increased global demand for organic tree fruits. The researchers looked at the total production area of organic tree fruit...