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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.
Global seed sector leader and ISF president Lorena Basso
U.S.

Lorena Basso Steps Up in the Global Seed Sector

Lorena Basso prepares to lead ISF with a focus on innovation, regulatory clarity and stronger...
Tom Adams, CEO of Pairwise, stands in a greenhouse surrounded by blackberry plants developed through gene editing research.
U.S.

Where Gene Editing in Agriculture Meets Consumer Value

Pairwise CEO Tom Adams says gene editing’s next opportunity may come from crops where the...
Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, overlooking the Tagus River, symbolizing the city's historic role as a global gateway and host of the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress.
U.S.

Why Portugal Matters to the Global Seed Sector

From global seed trade to next-generation leadership, the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress arrives in...

Farm Bill uncertainty
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Why Farm Bill Uncertainty Matters to Seed

Janae Brady of ASTA explains why Farm Bill uncertainty, conservation funding and USDA restructuring impact...
global seed market outlook showing impact of trade and input volatility on seed strategy
U.S.

Global Markets Tighten Their Grip on Seed Strategy

Global market volatility is reshaping seed strategy, from trade to input costs. What seed companies...
U.S.

The Farm Bill Moves Forward. The Pressure Isn’t Going Away

Commodity groups are largely backing the House farm bill, citing economic pressure and the need...
Europe

From One Breeder’s Vision to a Global Legacy

With 170 years of independence, KWS combines scientific expertise, long-term thinking and farmer partnerships to...
food waste, bin
U.S.

Up to 40% of U.S. Food Never Gets Eaten. The Pressure Starts at Seed

U.S. food waste reaches up to 40% of the supply, with 133 billion pounds lost...
Latin America

Seed Programs International conecta a los pequeños agricultores con el sector de las semillas

Seed Programs International conecta empresas semilleras, financiadores y socios locales para ayudar a pequeños agricultores...
Pioneer 100 years
U.S.

100 Years Is Rare in Seeds

Happy Birthday! Pioneer marks 100 years in the seed industry, offering a case study in...
corn, farm, grain
U.S.

The System Built For Corn Isn’t Built For What’s Next

Diversification is gaining traction across U.S. agriculture, but a recent Corn Belt analysis shows markets...
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
U.S.

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...
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