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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.

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...
Uncategorized

When the World Pauses, the Work Still Matters

At Christmas, Seed World reflects on the quiet, essential work of the seed industry and...
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Latin America

Mientras Brasil crece, América Latina marca el ritmo de la producción agrícola mundial

En la Convención de Semillas de ASTA, el economista Dan Basse advirtió que la sobreoferta...
U.S.

The Cost of Silence in Rural America

Suicide rates in rural America are nearly 50 percent higher than in urban areas. Jeff...
U.S.

What’s Driving the Next Wave of Seed Innovation?

U.S.

Inside the Farm Bill Fight: Is There a Case for a Full Five-Year Bill?

The U.S. is still operating under the 2018 Farm Bill, and repeated extensions leave seed...
U.S.

Dan Basse Warns the Seed Industry About a Future Defined by Abundance, Pressure and Policy

The global grain market is entering a period of heavy supply, flattening demand and rising...
U.S.

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...
U.S.

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
U.S.

From Capitol Hill to the Heartland

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

U.S.

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...
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U.S.

How Pumpkin Seed Quietly Shapes Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving pumpkin pie starts long before the baking begins. Specialized pumpkin seed, seed oils and...
U.S.

Thanksgiving Dinner Seed By Seed

Thanksgiving dinner starts long before the table is set. From wheat in stuffing to corn...
U.S.

2025 Young Seedsman, Big Impact

Jake Metzger of Oregon’s Landmark Seed earns the 2025 Western Seed Association Young Seedsman Award...
U.S.

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...
U.S.

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...

U.S.

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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Why Farm Bill Uncertainty Matters to Seed

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