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The study entitled “Higher antioxidant concentrations and less cadmium and pesticide residues in 2 organically grown crops: a systematic literature...

Organic growers to get critical help in battling deadly disease

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2014) – On any day, a...

The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a resolution in June calling for the ban of antibiotics used in animal farming for growth promotion. This large-scale, inappropriate use of...

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A new study published in Evironmental Health Perspectives found that maternal exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of autism in...

A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that antibiotic-resistant resistance in bacteria is widespread around the world, presenting significant risk to human populations...

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Several studies have shown that organic farming is beneficial for bees, but a recent study published in Animal Conservation takes a new...

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Another study has come out linking the development and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to the use of antibiotics in conventional meat-...

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Tomatoes are well known for being a vegetable with high antioxidant capacity. They contain carotenoid pigments such as lycopene, associated...

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A new article published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that organic farming could be beneficial for songbirds...

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The Rodale Institute has done some amazing science supporting the benefits of organic agriculture, and its new report, entitled “...

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