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In conventional agriculture, increases in yields are largely due to increased use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and thus have...
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.
Oct 03, 2018
The AgDaily OpEd entitled "What are you really getting from organic apples", written by Michelle Miller, is extremely misleading and mischaracterizes pesticide use on organic and conventional...
Oct 01, 2018
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The Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem. A new study published in the journal Environmental Pollution aimed to quantify the...
Sep 26, 2018
Can't-miss networking and fundraising event for organic research is set for March
Shannon Allen will serve as the keynote speaker at The Organic Center's 16th Annual Benefit Dinner in Anaheim on...
Sep 23, 2018
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Organic farmers rely on tillage to combat weeds in place of herbicides, incorporate organic matter into the soil and reduce soil...
Sep 21, 2018
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A new study has detected neonicotinoid insecticides in raw and treated drinking water in water from the lower Great Lakes in southern Ontario,...
Sep 20, 2018
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A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment sought to understand the effect of conversion from conventional farming to...
Aug 28, 2018
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A study recently published in the journal Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems by researchers at the University of Oregon aimed to understand...
Aug 28, 2018
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A recent study published in the Journal Nature Sustainability used two different meta-analyses to demonstrate that organic farming promotes...
Aug 28, 2018
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A new study published in the journal Agronomy for Sustainable Development aimed to evaluate the efficiency of lentil-spring wheat intercrops to...
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