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A study from Japan confirms that bird diversity is greater on organic versus conventional farms. The study fills a gap in our knowledge about...
Mar 07, 2017
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Opponents to organic often cite the benefits of pesticide use, such as controlling pests and increasing yields. However, economic models rarely...
Mar 06, 2017
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A new study published in the journal Nature Plants analyzed the environmental impact of the complete supply chain for producing a loaf of bread....
Mar 01, 2017
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A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Management assessed energy usage and yields for organic and conventional rice production...
Feb 24, 2017
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Unfortunately, we rarely are exposed to a single pesticide residue at a time. Most products are sprayed with a cocktail of chemicals, and, according to...
Feb 22, 2017
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A new editorial published in the medical journal The Lancet highlights some important details from the recently commissioned European Parliament...
Feb 21, 2017
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A new, groundbreaking study out of Norway shows that eating an organic diet while pregnant can reduce the occurrence of certain birth defects...
Feb 20, 2017
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A new report commissioned by the European Parliament reviews the existing scientific literature on the human health implications of organic...
Feb 17, 2017
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Accumulation of carbon in the soil is key to improving soil fertility and productivity. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of...
Feb 14, 2017
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A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology has found that the soil microbial community in organically managed soils is...
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