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.

Apr 29, 2019

Study calls for technology combining roller crimping and flaming for cover crops

Photo credit: Rodale Institute

A recent study published in the Journal PlosǀOne found that the most effective strategy to terminate cover crops in systems where herbicides...

Apr 25, 2019

Upcoming Webinar: Citrus Greening & the Quest for an Organic Solution, May 9 at 2pm ET

Citrus Greening is a devastating disease affecting citrus around the world. It has swept through the United States, wiping out over 60% of the citrus harvest in Florida alone. To date there has...

Apr 22, 2019

Organic World Congress calls for speakers at 2020 conference in Rennes, France

As part of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR) board, the Organic Center’s Director of Science Programs has joined the Organic World Congress (OWC) Science Board for...

Apr 22, 2019

Organic mulches, fertilizers more than double shallot yield in nutrient-poor, water-limited farmland

Photo Credit: Rodale Institute

An article recently published in the Journal of Agronomy Research assessed a wide range of organic mulch and fertilizers on the production of...

Apr 12, 2019

The Organic Center will present at the Entomology Society of America conference

The Organic Center recently collaborated on a proposal that was selected for a full symposium session at the Entomological Society of America Conference in St. Louis, MO November 17-20, 2019. The...

Apr 11, 2019

A new and deadly drug-resistant superbug is linked to fungicide use in agriculture

Photo Credit: NIAID

A new and deadly drug-resistant yeast, Candida auris, has been identified in 13 U.S. states and across the globe, according to the Centers for Disease...

Apr 08, 2019

Using cover crops and compost with conservation tillage prevents weeds in herbicide-free rotations of wheat and potato

A recent study, published in the journal of Ecology and Evolution, found that farmers can suppress weeds using less tillage when they combine cover crops and compost. Weeds are a major issue,...