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.

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...

Jul 11, 2017

Soils in India contaminated with pesticides

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A new study looking at agricultural fields in India shows that pesticides have contaminated local soils. The paper, published in...

Jul 06, 2017

Exposure to glyphosate makes cane toad tadpoles even more toxic

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The cane toad is a large poisonous toad considered to be an invasive species in Australia, Hawaii and many other locations across the globe....

Jul 05, 2017

Health threats from consuming fish from pesticide-laden waters

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A study from researchers in Ghana found that levels of pesticides contaminating reservoirs could be high enough that consuming fish from those...

Jul 05, 2017

The Organic Center presents at the United Nation's Forum on Sustainable Agricultural Development

The Organic Center was invited to give a presentation at the United Nation’s Forum on Sustainable Agricultural Development. The Forum will focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,...