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 05, 2017

Pesticide exposure associated with wheezing in farm workers

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A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives has found that exposure to particular pesticides can lead to allergy-induced wheezing and...

Aug 29, 2017

Organic farming boosts beneficial fungi in the soil

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are an important part of the soil biodiversity that provide advantages to crops by increasing water and...

Aug 22, 2017

Florists exposed to high levels of pesticides

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Flowers grown for the floral industry commonly are treated with pesticides. As a result, florists who handle a large number of flowers on a daily...

Aug 16, 2017

Organic rice production improves soil health

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A recent study published in the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science evaluated the impact of organic and conventional management systems...

Aug 09, 2017

Organic vineyards have more plant and butterfly diversity than conventional vineyards

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A new study published in the scientific journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment has found that organic vineyards in Spain are home to...

Aug 02, 2017

Neonicotinoid insecticides negatively affect ovary development in bumblebees

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The majority of research on the effects of neonicotinoid pesticides on bees is conducted almost exclusively on one species—the European...

Jul 27, 2017

Exposure to multiple pesticides linked to lower IQ in 7-year-olds

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A new study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has found that exposure to multiple neurotoxic...

Jul 19, 2017

Organic management boosts the number of beneficial fungi in apple orchards

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) live in the soil and typically establish beneficial relationships with plants where they improve the ability of...

Jul 12, 2017

Prenatal exposure to pesticides linked to poor motor function in infants.

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A recent study published in Environment International has found that infants exposed to the pesticides naled and chlorpyrifos before birth had reduced...