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 13, 2013

Radio telemetry used to track honey bees

Photo Credit: Thangaraj Kumaravel

Scientists plan to track honeybees using radio telemetry in an effort to better understand and reduce the impacts of colony collapse...

Aug 08, 2013

Hope for Citrus Greening control does not include synthetic pesticides

Photo Credit: Clark H

Research shows hope for control of citrus greening, and the answers are compatible with organic management. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA...

Aug 07, 2013

Use of antibiotics in chicken rearing leads to deaths from antibiotic resistant bacteria

Photo Credit: S. McGarnigle

Several strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria may have been caused by the large amount of antibiotic drugs given to chickens to control...

Aug 05, 2013

The Consequences of GMOs

A new paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Protection documents several consequences of GM (Genetically Modified) crop use. The researchers found many unintended negative...

Aug 03, 2013

Neonicotinoid pesticides: Killing more than bees

Photo Credit: Darwin Brock

Findings of a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Immunology and Toxicology reveal that neonicotinoid pesticide use is linked...

Aug 02, 2013

Conventional farming practices increase pesticide residues in streams

Photo Credit: Jason Burmeister

Researchers published a study in Environmental Pollution this year showing that conventional farming results in increased pesticide...

Aug 01, 2013

Glyphosate herbicides negatively impact human health

Recent research out of MIT suggests that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, may be a pathway to many modern diseases. In the study published in the Journal of Geophysical...