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 19, 2015

White House releases the national strategy to promote the health of pollinators

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The President’s Pollinator Health Task Force released the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators which...

May 14, 2015

Bees prefer neonicotinoid-laced food

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A new study published in the scientific journal Nature suggests that bees may be addicted to neonicotinoid pollen. Researchers offered honey bees...

May 11, 2015

Agricultural pesticides contaminate water across the globe

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Insecticidal pollution in global water ways receives little attention relative to other pollution sources. Now, a new meta-analysis published in...

May 04, 2015

Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University: Organic no-till

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Watch Professor Delate's video about organic no-till farming

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Apr 29, 2015

Organic methods support higher levels of biodiversity

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A new study has shown that the number and abundance of beneficial predatory insects and spiders are higher both on organically farmed land as...

Apr 23, 2015

Maternal exposure to pesticides may harm girls more

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A recent study published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology suggests that daughters of women exposed to pesticides early in their...

Apr 20, 2015

Exposure to pyrethroids during child development linked to ADHD symptoms

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A recent study in FASEB Journal used a number of different methods to determine if exposure to pyrethroid pesticides may result in symptoms similar to...