Organic vs. conventional produce, explained. The EWG highlighted the presence of pesticides, including fungicides, in 75% of the conventional produce that was tested.

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...

A new study warns consumers to be weary of the 'dirty dozen,' a list of 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest concentration of pesticides -- but is organic really safer?

Starting an organic vegetable garden at home is a rewarding and sustainable way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce all year round. By growing your own vegetables, you take control ...

Over the past two decades, retail sales of organic fresh fruits and vegetables have steadily trended upward. According to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture… ...

The EWG just released its annual Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which ranks pesticide contamination of 46 popular fruits and vegetables.

Organic gardeners don’t use synthetic or “artificial” pesticides to control insects, diseases and weeds. They are also concerned with the use of processed fertilizer and instead concentrate ...

Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods we can eat. But a new report from Consumer Reports reveals that they sometimes come with potentially harmful levels of pesticides.

Avocados are a great example of a food that doesn’t need to be organic. Their thick, inedible skin acts as a natural barrier, keeping pesticides from penetrating the edible portion inside. Tests ...

Organic diet cuts pesticide exposure in children, UC Berkeley study finds. Skip to content. ... Liliana, she tosses prepackaged, frozen, organic vegetables from Trader Joe’s into a blender, ...

Pamela Bennett gardening column: To be successful an organic gardener has to do much more than just think about pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.