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.

Oct 30, 2013

Synthetic pesticides harm endangered condors

Photo Credit: USFWS Pacific Southwest

A new study conducted by researchers from the Ventana Wildlife Society, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the...

Oct 28, 2013

More pesticide resistance found in U.S. crops

Resistance to two more pesticides has been discovered in the United States, according to a recent study entitled “Field Strains of Monilinia fructicola Resistant to Both MBC and DMI...

Oct 27, 2013

Study finds dietary exposure to toxic pesticides in India

Photo Credit: Yoga Balaji

A study published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment shows that pesticide contamination is common in the Indian city of Hyderabad....

Oct 25, 2013

Organic farming in India: healthier, happier, more financially stable growers

Photo Credit: Neil Palmer

A recent study shows that adopting organic farming techniques can improve farmers’ livelihoods, enhance food security, and reduce poverty in India...

Oct 24, 2013

Organochlorine pesticides affect fetal motor activity

Photo Credit: Peter Blanchard

A study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology found that mothers with higher exposure to organochlorine...

Oct 22, 2013

Pesticide Exposure Contributes To Food Allergies

Photo Credit: Santiago Nicolau

A study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has found a link between pesticide exposure and food allergies. Food...

Oct 21, 2013

Organic grape juice has higher antioxidant effects

In a recent study looking at the antioxidant effects of grape juice on oxidative stress in the brain, researchers from several universities in Brazil examined the antioxidant effect differences of...