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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.
U.S.

She’s in a League of Her Own

The seed industry grows because of bold ideas, tireless effort and people who refuse to...
U.S.

ASTA Reacts to Passage of OBBBA, Now Signed Into Law by President Trump

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), signed by President Trump on July 4, delivers...
U.S.

The Freedom to Adapt

In 2025, U.S. seed leaders navigate a changing landscape of climate, policy, and markets, emphasizing...
U.S.

Reverse Evolution Reveals a Hidden Defense in Tomatoes

Wild tomatoes in the Galápagos are revealing a lost chemical defense that could reshape breeding...
U.S.

The Top-10 Seed Industry Searches

Seed industry professionals are searching for a lot of things. But what are their Top...
Canada

Could Canada’s Canola 2.0 be Here?

A stress-tolerant hybrid is turning heads south of the border — and it may hit...
U.S.

From Montana to the Midwest: A New Yellow-Seeded Canola Aims to Change the Game

InVigor Gold, a new yellow-seeded canola hybrid in Montana, offers heat, drought, and low-soil resilience,...
soybeans, field, crops, weeds
U.S.

A Unified Front on Weed Resistance

The multistate HERMON project addresses herbicide-resistant weeds in the U.S. soybean belt, aiming to help...
U.S.

Is Agriculture Losing Its Voice?

Former White House ag advisor Ray Starling urges seed industry leaders to confront rising distrust,...
U.S.

Walking the Halls Where Ag Policy Happens

Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nelson spent the day in Washington D.C., visiting Senate and...
U.S.

From Activation to Advocacy: ASTA Ushers in New Leadership with Eyes on the Future

At ASTA’s 2025 Leadership Summit, outgoing chair Dan Foor and incoming chair Dave Treinen emphasize...
U.S.

A Farm Kid Navigates Federal Policy at the EPA

Turner Bridgforth, EPA’s senior advisor for Agricultural Rural Affairs, brings his farming background to Washington...
Canada

Tariffs, Trust and Trilateral Ties

At ASTA’s 2025 Leadership Summit, North American seed trade was highlighted as critical for food...
ASTA Leadership Summit, UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy
U.S.

From “Zero to Hero”

From Nepal to the World: How the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy changed everything for...

U.S.

Turning Soil into Seed Intelligence

How EarthOptics goes beneath the surface and earned the No. 3 U.S. spot in the...
U.S.

Where Innovation Meets Influence

The ASTA Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. this June offers the seed industry a chance...
U.S.

Putting Seed Corn Production Under a Digital Microscope

The No. 2 U.S. spot in the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown goes to SeedTrax...
U.S.

Meet the Future of Seed Innovation

Seed World’s on-demand webinar features Top 3 Global Innovation Showdown winners—Solynta, HealthyCrop, and Biolumic—sharing insights...
U.S.

Who is Shaping Seed Policy Decisions?

The Farm Bill, biotech rules, and seed trade policy are all in the hands of...
U.S.

Pushing the Boundaries of Crop Potential

ZeaKal’s PhotoSeed™ tops the Seed World Global Innovation Showdown for the U.S., enhancing photosynthesis and...
U.S.

Türkiye’s Seed Boom: Growing Strong, Trading Big

With record seed production and strong exports, Türkiye is emerging as a global leader in...
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 CEO Felix Büchting reflects on a 170-year family legacy in seed innovation, balancing tradition...
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...
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...
Europe

Lighting Up Seed Innovation

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

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...
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