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 03, 2025

Pesticide exposure linked to cancer rates comparable to smoking

A comprehensive national study has found strong associations between agricultural pesticide use and higher rates of several...

Aug 20, 2025

UV-B and organic fungicide increase lettuce yield while controlling powdery mildew

A recent study investigating practices in managing powdery mildew has found that a combination treatment effectively controls...

Aug 06, 2025

Soil fungi boost nutrients in organic sweet corn

A new study published in Soil & Tillage Research highlights how beneficial soil fungi, called arbuscular mycorrhizal...

Jul 23, 2025

Organic management produces higher quality wine grapes

A new study from Guanajuato, Mexico found that grapes grown under organic management had significantly higher concentrations...

Jul 16, 2025

Major study ties glyphosate to cancer, highlighting the protective power of organic

A landmark study offers some of the strongest evidence to date that glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) pose a significant cancer risk, reinforcing the importance of organic farming...