A new study has begun on agriculture runoff in water in Midwest streams. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency have partnered up to examine the effects...
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.
Jun 04, 2013
The discovery of genetically modified (GM) wheat in Oregon1 is a wake-up call for those who worry about potential GM contamination of organic crops. The idea of contamination has been an area of...
May 29, 2013
The drought affecting the Great Plains and West has had an unexpected effect on cattle herds located in those regions: higher use of the growth-inducing drugs known as “beta-agonists.” Cattle...
Mar 15, 2013
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2013)—The Organic Center has named 15 persons to its new Board of Trustees, and formally introduced...
Mar 15, 2013
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
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Mar 05, 2013
UNFI Foundation provides grant for arsenic and rice research
Contact: Barbara Haumann (bhaumann@ota.com; 802-275-3820)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2013)—The Organic...
Jul 25, 2012
By: Tania Neubauer, ND, LMT
The beautiful island of Ometepe, Nicaragua, is home to one of the world's newest organic agriculture community groups! Promotores de la Agricultura Organica de Los...
Jun 25, 2012
By: Dr. Chuck Benbrook
The April 2012 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) has an extraordinary paper by David Bellinger of the Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, entitled "...
Jun 25, 2012
By: Dr. Chuck Benbrook
PDP is a national pesticide residue testing program which analyzes approximately 25,000 samples a year.
Top Findings
Baby food
There is first-ever data on three baby...
Jun 19, 2012
An Interview with Madhava Natural Sweeteners
Have you seen a decline in your bees due to colony collapse disorder?
There has been a problem worldwide with colony collapse.
What species is the...Pages
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