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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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Türkiye’s Seed Boom: Growing Strong, Trading Big

With record seed production and a strong export market, Türkiye is positioning itself as a...

Latin America

La Cosecha de Maíz 2024/25 de Brasil se Perfila para una Cosecha Récord en Medio de Condiciones Favorables

Brasil se encamina a lograr una de sus cosechas de maíz más sustanciales de la...

U.S.

Brazil’s 2024/25 Corn Crop Poised for Record-Breaking Harvest Amid Favorable Conditions

The Brazilian National Supply Company (CONAB) projects total corn production at approximately 124.7 million metric...
U.S.

Legacy in Every Seed, Vision in Every Step

KWS balances a 170-year heritage with a future-focused mission. It’s not every day you talk...

U.S.

Seed World Global Innovation Showdown Honorable Mentions

Seed World Global Innovation Showdown Honorable Mentions While these innovations didn't make the Top 10,...
U.S.

Rounding Out the Top 10 in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown

In alphabetical order. EarthOptics, Intelinair SeedTrax, Pheno-Inspect, seedalive, Zeakal and ZoomAgri...
U.S.

The Seed World Global Innovation Showdown Results are In!

Determining the results of the 2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown wasn’t easy—and that’s exactly...
Europe

Lighting Up Seed Innovation

BioLumic, a 2025 runner-up in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown, has created a groundbreaking...
U.S.

USDA Presses Mexico to Lift Barriers as New World Screwworm Threat Grows

The New World Screwworm emergency comes amid broader tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over...
Global

ASTA Responds to Trade Tensions

The U.S. seed industry is raising red flags following news of additional tariffs imposed between...

U.S.

No April Fool’s: U.S. is Sowing A Lot of Corn

Corn acres exceed soybeans again. U.S. farmers are shifting crop strategies in 2025, with corn...

U.S.

Pushing for Progress – Amanda Patin

Seed World is celebrating the wonderful women in the seed industry. Amanda Patin serves on...
U.S.

Representation Matters – Lesley Nakonechny

Seed World continues to celebrate women in the seed industry during Women’s History Month. Lesley...

U.S.

Contributing in a Unique Way – Melissa Shipman

Melissa Shipman is a Seed World Contributor. You might recognize her name from some really...

U.S.

Leading Authentically – Caroline Currie

Seed World continues celebrating Women’s History Month. Caroline Currie is the Regional Strategic Marketing Lead...

U.S.

Tariff Turbulence and a World of Uncertainty

The word “tariff” might seem like a vague policy buzzword, but for those in the...
U.S.

Limitless Possibilities – Lisa Branco

Lisa Branco is the General Manager of Radicle Seed, where she leads strategic initiatives and...

U.S.

Paving the Way for the Next Generation – Keely Brook

Keely Brook is the Client Services Coordinator at Seed World Group, where she plays a...
U.S.

Thanks for Setting the Stage – Jane Bachmann

Jane Bachmann is the Global Head of Seed Business Communications at Corteva Agriscience, where she...
U.S.

That’s Where Women Belong

Seed World continues a month-long celebration of women with our own Madeleine Baerg, Seed World...

U.S.

Corn Growers Push for Higher Ethanol Blends Amid Economic Challenges

Inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty continue to dominate conversations in Washington, but corn growers across...

U.S.

In Fifty Years … Seed World Celebrates Women

​Lisa Scebbi is a seasoned global food and agricultural marketer with a fervent commitment to...
U.S.

A Place in the Industry: Victoria Buxton

Victoria Buxton is a seasoned communications professional with 19 years of experience shaping corporate messaging...
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U.S.

USDA Layoffs Disrupt Seed Research and Regulations — Is a Temporary Reinstatement Enough to Keep us Going?

In mid-February 2025, approximately 6,000 probationary employees were dismissed, affecting key research units. For instance,...
U.S.

We’ve Always Been Here; Seed World Celebrates Women

All month long, we’ll be celebrating women as part of Women’s History Month in the...

U.S.

Intellectual Property Protection for Plants Drives the Next Wave of Horticulture Innovation

Each form of intellectual property protection for plants doesn’t exist in isolation. "What many people...
U.S.

IPSA Seed Treatment Trials Get a High-Tech Upgrade

The Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) is expanding its 2025 Seed Treatment Trials with advanced...
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U.S.

Behind the Blooms

From Zinnias and Lisianthus to Echinacea and Snapdragons, seed trials are transforming floriculture. Cut flowers...

U.S.

Brooke Rollins Confirmed as the Next USDA Secretary of Agriculture

Rollins also acknowledged the growing challenges facing agricultural labor and immigration policies, adding:. “The president’s...
Europe

Commercializing the Next Wave of Potato Innovation from R&D to the Market – Solynta

Join Seed World for an exclusive interview with Charles Miller and Mark Hoogendoorn of Solynta...

U.S.

USDA Reacts to Mexico’s Action to Protect $5.6 Billion in U.S. Corn Exports

This decision secures approximately $5.6 billion in annual U.S. corn exports to Mexico, a vital...
U.S.

ICYMI: Key Content from ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference

We released a lot of content from the American Seed Trade (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower...

U.S.

Fighting Hunger and Poverty Through Quality Seed Access

Imagine a world where a single seed can transform lives, providing nourishment, economic stability and...

U.S.

Tarriffs, Trade Wars and Farm Bill Dominate ASTA Policy Update

Hosted by ASTA director of public affairs Payton Englert, speakers addressed ongoing tariff developments, the...
U.S.

The Future of Gardening: Trends Shaping Consumer Demand for Seeds

A gardening boom that took root during the pandemic is still growing strong, and seed...
U.S.

Intellectual Property Protection for Plants Drives the Next Wave of Horticulture Innovation

Beauty and law intersect to safeguard innovation in the seed industry. The history of plant...

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