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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.
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In the Race to Reinvent Seed, the Future is Within Reach

AI, gene editing and real-world data are accelerating seed innovation and tightening the link between...
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Ending 2025 With Stories That Move the Seed Industry Forward

Seed World U.S.’s December issue honors the work, resilience and innovation we’ve seen in 2025....

U.S. Capitol, Farmland
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From Capitol Hill to the Heartland

I recently had a great chat with current American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) board chair...

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Women in Agriculture Gain Global Support with New Information Hub

A new global information hub is elevating the role of women farmers and expanding support...
A freshly baked Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with a smooth orange filling and flaky crust on a kitchen table.
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How Pumpkin Seed Quietly Shapes Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving pumpkin pie starts long before the baking begins. Specialized pumpkin seed, seed oils and...
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Thanksgiving Dinner Seed By Seed

Thanksgiving dinner starts long before the table is set. From wheat in stuffing to corn...
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2025 Young Seedsman, Big Impact

Jake Metzger of Oregon’s Landmark Seed earns the 2025 Western Seed Association Young Seedsman Award...
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Innovation Over Uncertainty: How U.S. Seed Industry Policy Shapes the Future of Agriculture

U.S. seed industry policy is shifting fast. ASTA chair Dave Treinen says the future of...
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No Fluff, No Spin: Hot Takes with WSA President Mike Cowan

Mike Cowan, Missouri Southern Seed president, just became president of the Western Seed Association board....

U.S.

Ancient Pinecone Genes Reveal a Hidden Blueprint for Stronger, Smarter Crops

A team from New York University and the New York Botanical Garden decoded the genetic...
U.S.

Corn’s New Flight Path

Ethanol’s potential as a sustainable aviation fuel is soaring — yet its future depends on...
U.S.

Next Gen Leadership Sprouts from Oregon’s Grass Seed Country

Jake Metzger of Landmark Seed, winner of the 2025 Western Seed Association Young Seedsman Award,...
U.S.

Connections Still Drive the Seed Business

Missouri Southern Seed’s Mike Cowan takes on the Western Seed Association presidency with a focus...
U.S.

When Journalists Aren’t Free Agriculture Pays

Recent restrictions on journalists at the U.S. Pentagon threatens all freedom of the press....
U.S.

Corn Trait Wins USDA Deregulation

USDA has deregulated Bayer’s MON 95379 corn, a biotech trait designed to protect against major...
U.S.

Swinging for More Than Fences

The Seed World U.S. October issue is in your mailbox and online! Every fall, the...

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The U.S. Government is Closed!

The U.S. Government shutdown Oct. 1 after Congress could not agree on funding terms, We...
U.S.

Seeds Don’t Wait for Politics

A looming government shutdown threatens to disrupt the U.S. seed industry — delaying permits, halting...
U.S.

She’s in a League of Her Own

We're announcing women 30 game changers in U.S. Seed. These honorees were nominated by their...
U.S.

She’s in A League of Her Own – Part 2

Profiles 11-20 of Seed World U.S. 30 High-Impact Women feature....
U.S.

She’s in a League of Her Own – Part 3

Profiles 21-30 of Seed World's 30 High-Impact Women in U.S. Seed....
U.S.

To Eat or To Breathe; That is the Question

New research uncovers the molecular messengers that control stomatal opening in plants — a breakthrough...
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North Carolina Farmers to Receive $221 Million in USDA Disaster Assistance

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated farms across the Southeast, USDA is providing $221.2...
U.S.

Corn Growers Push Back on Brazil’s Trade Barriers

U.S. corn growers urge action as Brazil’s ethanol tariffs drive down exports, cut into demand,...
U.S.

From Bluegrass to Bermuda; Deep in the Heart of Texas

We're previewing the September issue of Seed World U.S. and talking about fall transitions....
U.S.

The Oil War in Your Kitchen

Seed oils rose to prominence in the 1960s when health experts recommended them over animal...
Latin America

La Evolución Inversa Revela una Defensa Oculta en los Tomates

Científicos descubren evolución inversa en tomates silvestres de Galápagos, con implicaciones para mejorar cultivos y...
U.S.

Inside the Breeding Revolution Bringing Alfalfa Back From the Brink

There's a revival going on and it's not religious. Alfalfa acres have been shrinking for...
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Top 5 Emerging Alfalfa Traits

Shifts in yield dormancy and climate-proof genetics are traits to watch in the next generation...
U.S.

Orange Blossom Special: The Rust Stops Here

For a new wheat cultivar like Orange Blossom CL+, OFSS handles the initial seed increase,...
U.S.

The Built-In Chill Factor

University of Missouri researchers have discovered that soybeans use a stress survival strategy called differential...
U.S.

USDA Reorganization Raises Questions for Agriculture and for the Seed Sector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is undergoing a major reorganization aimed at reducing costs,...
U.S.

When Drought Strikes, Switchgrass Chemistry Shifts

Researchers at UW-Madison’s GLBRC are studying drought-stressed switchgrass, where the compound saponin reduces ethanol production,...
U.S.

The Grass That Could Fly

Switchgrass: This hardy native grass is gaining ground as a biofuel feedstock — here’s why....
News

Six Feet of Sand, No Playbook

After Hurricane Helene devastated Upper East Tennessee, researchers are creating a recovery guide to help...
Latin America

Superar los Límites del Potencial de los Cultivos

ZeaKal impulsa la productividad agrícola con PhotoSeed™, una innovación que transforma la fotosíntesis en mayores...
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GLOBAL NEWS

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