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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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Unity in Crisis

As I reflect on the weekend’s events, on the recent assassination attempt on former President...
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U.S. Continues to Challenge Mexico’s Proposed GMO Corn Ban

U.S. Trade Representatives clashed with Mexican officials this week during oral arguments over Mexico's controversial...
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The Seed Industry in the Land of the Free

This Fourth of July, I’ll spend the day with my family having fun (hopefully under...
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Food Security is National Security

Cyber attacks targeting the food and agriculture industry, including the seed sector, are on the...
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Dan Foor Activated as New ASTA Chair

Dan Foor, senior vice president of distribution at DLF North America, is the new chair...
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Standout Stewardship on The Hill for the Seed Industry

Janae Brady traces her agricultural roots to the vast, open Kansas wheat fields. From these...
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First New SCN Trait in 60 Years

It’s been 60 years since the seed industry saw a new trait to fight the...
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Trading with Europe: Q&A with Petra Jorasch

Petra Jorasch is the manager of plant breeding innovation advocacy at Euroseeds. She plays a...
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Trading with Europe: Q&A with David Zaruk

David Zaruk is an expert on risk. As a regulatory policy analyst, also known at...
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Management Mavericks Nomination Deadline Looming

We are celebrating Management Mavericks: managers who extend far beyond assigning tasks and overseeing projects....
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The Netherlands: Tiny Titan of the Seed Sector 

The Netherlands is a small country, but it’s a titan in the seed world and...
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Trading with Europe: Q&A with Kevin Diehl

Kevin Diehl is the is the director of global genome editing regulatory policy for Corteva...
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Welcome to the Netherlands, the “Silicon Valley” of Seeds

As we gather in Rotterdam for the World Seed Congress and mark the centennial anniversary...
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Meet Michelle Klieger, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Michelle Klieger is the president of Stratagerm Consulting, a food and agricultural consulting firm....
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Meet Chris Boomsma, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Chris Boomsma is the CEO of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). In...
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Meet Samantha Bock, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Samantha Bock is the customer engagement leader at SePRO Corporation. She leads the team responsible...
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Meet Katrina Bishop, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Katrina Bishop joined ASTA in December 2023 where she helps tell the story of the...
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Meet Amanda Patin, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Amanda Patin is the business development director for U.S. Crop Sciences at SGS North America,...
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Nominate a Management Maverick Now!

This fall, we will unveil a list of Management Mavericks—everyone wants to work for these...
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Meet Bryan Gerard, Seed World U.S Editorial Board Member

Bryan Gerard is the president and co-owner of JoMar Seeds, an elite wheat licensing company....
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Meet Jane Bachmann, Seed World U.S. Editorial Board Member

Jane is responsible for internal and external communications for the global seed business, her team...
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The Seed Industry’s Work to Stamp Out Hunger

In an era marked by growing populations and climate uncertainty, the imperative to combat hunger...
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Meet the Seed World U.S. Editorial Board

By leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of the Seed World U.S. editorial board, we...
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International Seed Federation Marks 100 Years at World Seed Congress

This year marks a monumental milestone for the International Seed Federation (ISF) as it celebrates...
money, crops, wheat
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Farm Bill Movement in Sight

Many of the 2024 Farm Bill focus areas directly impact the seed industry....
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Seed Speaks: Shielding the Seed Industry from Cyber Villains

Cyberattacks against the food and ag industry, including our seed sector, are on the rise...
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The Seed Sector’s Battle Against Microplastics

In an era where environmental consciousness rules, the seed sector is at a crucial juncture,...
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New Episode of Seed Speaks May 1

Seed Speaks will debut a new episode this week about Cyber attacks against the food...
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Leadership Event Will Grow Seed Industry Professionals

Registration for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit is open. The 2024 even...
wheat, field, crop
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Seed Management Academy Registration Filling Fast

The 2024 academy will introduce an innovative blended learning approach. Purdue University’s Center for Food...

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Mexico Postpones U.S. Corn Ban

Mexico has been threatening to ban GMO corn from the United States and Canada for...
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Study Unveils a New Era of Crop Optimization

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests current soybean testing locations may...
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Bayer Updates Technology Use Agreement with Class Action Waiver

Bayer says the updates are in line with other trait provider agreements. Bayer recently announced...

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U.S. Agricultural Trade Balance Sees Shift to Deficit, Reflecting Changing Consumer Tastes

Fiscal Year 2023 marks the third time in five years the U.S. agricultural trade balance...

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This Week’s Eclipse is a Reminder of our Place in Nature

This rare phenomenon offered a moment of reflection for the seed industry’s place in nature....

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Every Day is World Water Day

The seed industry is always innovating to conserve and more efficiently use water in a...

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