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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.
Farmers, Cabbage, Ethiopia
U.S.

Seed Programs International Connects Smallholder Farmers to the Seed Sector

A small team, a global network and millions reached — Seed Programs International connects smallholder...

U.S.

Why the Fertilizer Crisis Won’t End When the Iran War Does

The fertilizer crisis gripping global agriculture was already building before the war with Iran. The...
U.S.

Seed Certification is Adjusting to a System it No Longer Fully Controls

Brad Stancil, who won the 2025 Association of Seed Certifying Agencies Excellence in Innovation award,...
corn, poplar, sorghum, mixed prairie, switchgrass
U.S.

The Final Four? Bioenergy Crops Beyond Corn Competing for the Future of Energy

Four bioenergy crops go head-to-head in a March Madness-style showdown, revealing how poplar, sorghum, switchgrass...
U.S.

Farm Bill Delays Keep Seed in Holding Pattern

In case you’re wondering, the Farm Bill is still not finished! And for most of...

U.S.

Seeds That Fix Themselves — A New Lever for Seed Longevity

New research from the University of Kentucky shows how a protein repair system helps seeds...
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,...
solar panels in a field, crops, agrovoltaic
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...
Farmer walking in a corn field at sunset
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...

Blackberries in lab setting, detailed glowing DNA strands inside each berry, intense colors, surrealist biotech imagery
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...
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No todos los cultivos son iguales

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All Crops Are Not Created Equal

Farming Isn’t Chemistry; It’s Ecology

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Seed Banks May Limit Gene Drives for Weed Control

Seed World Editor Marc Zienkiewicz (right) sat down with Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Commissioner Anthony Parker in Banff recently.

Marc’s Take This Week: The Quiet Leaders Behind Seed Innovation and Why They Matter More Than Ever

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“I’m Dean”: The Humble Leadership of Wheat Breeder Dean Spaner Leaves Lasting Mark on Prairie Agriculture

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