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Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor

A veteran agricultural journalist with nearly three decades of experience, Aimee holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and a master’s degree in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University. She also earned a certificate in distillation, wine and brewing studies from the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, where she served as a communications and media relations specialist for nearly 25 years. Aimee brings her award-winning, relational writing style to Seed World U.S., aiming to provide the seed sector with valuable insights and comprehensive coverage.
National Ag Day Begins with Seed
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Ag Day Begins With Seed

Seed industry leaders share why everything starts with seed for National Ag Day, highlighting innovation,...
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U.S.

Seeds Don’t Just Grow in Sunlight Anymore

Agrovoltaics is introducing a new growing environment where crops are produced under solar panels, shifting...
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U.S.

Corn’s Margin Crisis Deepens as Fertilizer Shock Collides With Planting Season

U.S. corn growers face rising fertilizer costs and tighter margins as global disruptions tied to...
U.S.

The Show Me State is Ground Zero in the Fight Against Soybean Cyst Nematode

By analyzing over 1,100 soybean genomes, scientists uncovered new sources of SCN resistance that could...
U.S.

Advances in Genome Biology & Technology Agriculture Conference Discounted for Seed World Friends

Seed World readers can receive $250 off registration for the AGBT Agriculture meeting April 12–15,...
U.S.

Take 3: ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference

Seed World launches a new video series called Take 3, where editors share three takeaways...
U.S.

Farm Bill Draft Draws Praise, Concerns From Agricultural Groups

Agricultural organizations are reacting to the Farm Bill draft. See what they are saying as...
U.S.

How the Middle East War Could Ripple Through the Seed Industry

A war unfolding in the Middle East is already sending ripple effects through global fertilizer,...
U.S.

Can We Breed a Safer Peanut?

Can peanut breeding reduce allergen proteins without sacrificing performance? Clemson scientists are stacking genetics and...
U.S.

Gene Editing Is Getting Faster. Commercialization Still Isn’t

The seed industry is now at a point that is past CRISPR breakthrough. Commercialization is...
U.S.

Freshness, Flavor And Trust: The Market Signals Guiding The Next Wave Of Seed Development

Collaboration across the supply chain, from breeding programs to grocery shelves, is becoming the defining...

U.S.

From Field to Fire: How Hot is Hot?

Superhot peppers take awhile to develop. The Scoville Scale is a great tool to know...
U.S.

The Future of Produce Starts with Seed Decisions

Consumer expectations retail consolidation labor shortages and climate pressure are reshaping produce faster than the...
U.S.

Meet Seed World’s Connector of the Year

Seed World names Radicle Seed’s Lisa Branco Connector of the Year, recognizing her leadership in...
U.S.

MyPlate Reset Sends Early Signals to Seed

The MyPlate reset is more than a nutrition story — it’s an early signal for...
U.S.

What’s Happening at ASTA Vegetable and Flower Conference 2026?

Scenes and snippets from the 2026 ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in San Diego,...
U.S.

Navigating Seed Labeling Requirements Across All 50 States

A new national Seed Labeling Database from the Oregon Seed Association helps seed companies navigate...
U.S.

Why Speed Isn’t the Same as Progress 

The February issue of Seed World U.S. is full of vegetable and flower seed industry-specific...
U.S.

Why Vegetable Seed Companies Can’t Afford To Move Slow Anymore 

New tools, platforms and ownership models are reshaping the seed industry, but real progress comes...
U.S.

EPA Sets New Dicamba Restrictions for Soybean and Cotton

EPA announces new dicamba restrictions for cotton and soybean growers, including tighter application limits, drift...
U.S.

From Seed to Sky: The Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is no longer a fringe idea. Airlines want it. States are...

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Latin America

La carrera por la regulación está redefiniendo la innovación en semillas

La edición genética en semillas ya es una realidad en ensayos, regulación y mercado. El...
U.S.

How Common Are Gluten-Related Disorders? The Numbers Tell the Story 

Celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders affect millions of people worldwide, yet many cases remain...
U.S.

Meet Ag’s Power Duo: Chitosan and Microbes

Some of the most important battles a crop fights happen before it ever sees daylight....

U.S.

The Regulation Race Is Redrawing Seed Innovation

Gene editing is accelerating plant breeding across crops and regions, but global regulatory frameworks may...
Canada

Myth vs. Reality: The Cold Truth About the AIM Act

The AIM Act may feel like a 2035 issue, but refrigerant supply, equipment decisions and...
U.S.

Planning for a World That Won’t Hold Still: Momentum Without Guarantees

The January issue of Seed World U.S. is chock full of information relevant to independent...
U.S.

Independent Voices, Independent Momentum: A Conversation With IPSA’s Incoming President

As Aaron Conaway steps into the IPSA presidency, he reflects on agility, leadership, consolidation, and...
U.S.

Why Changing Plant Genes Is Still Slow and How Scientists Are Speeding It Up

Programs equip global participants with the skills to pass rigorous purity exams while connecting them...
U.S.

Where the New Year Meets the Long Game

As the seed industry returns from the holidays, Seed World welcomes readers into the new...
Uncategorized

When the World Pauses, the Work Still Matters

At Christmas, Seed World reflects on the quiet, essential work of the seed industry and...
Drone is flying over a yellow soy field in Brazil
Latin America

Mientras Brasil crece, América Latina marca el ritmo de la producción agrícola mundial

En la Convención de Semillas de ASTA, el economista Dan Basse advirtió que la sobreoferta...
U.S.

The Cost of Silence in Rural America

Suicide rates in rural America are nearly 50 percent higher than in urban areas. Jeff...
U.S.

What’s Driving the Next Wave of Seed Innovation?

U.S.

Inside the Farm Bill Fight: Is There a Case for a Full Five-Year Bill?

The U.S. is still operating under the 2018 Farm Bill, and repeated extensions leave seed...
U.S.

Dan Basse Warns the Seed Industry About a Future Defined by Abundance, Pressure and Policy

The global grain market is entering a period of heavy supply, flattening demand and rising...
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