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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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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...
Washington D.C., USDA building
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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...
flowers, lisianthus
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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...

U.S.

Walking the Tightrope Between Legacy and Progress

Elyse Lipman knows what it means to walk a tightrope between legacy and progress. As...

U.S.

Genome Editing Regulations Stuck in ‘Groundhog Day?’

The regulatory landscape for genome editing remains frustratingly cyclical, despite a decade of effort to...

U.S.

ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference 2025 Photo Diary

We are meeting lots of great folks at the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference...

U.S.

California’s Neonicotinoid Ban: What It Means for Seed Companies

Editor’s note: I’m actively seeking someone to speak about the use of neonics in the...

U.S.

Meet the Alkali Bee

Alfalfa’s Flower Power Pollinator Alkali bees (Nomia melanderi) are the unsung heroes of alfalfa seed...

U.S.

Seed to Sip: How Corn Shapes Bourbon’s Flavor and Legacy

Corn is the foundation of bourbon, a distinctive American whiskey that holds a significant place...
U.S.

The Estate Whiskey Alliance® is Crafting a New Gold Standard in Spirits 

The Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA) is redefining the future of whiskey. Established at the University...
U.S.

Rising Seed Stars in 2025

University seed labs and seed science programs are integral components of seed research and education...
U.S.

It’s Inauguration Day: What the Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Seed Sector

The United States has embarked on another chapter in its political landscape with Donald Trump...

U.S.

More Rising Seed Stars of 2025

This is part two of Rising Seed Stars of 2025. Christopher Mujjabi – University of...

U.S.

What the Seed Industry Needs to Know About Trump’s Pick to Head USDA

Trump’s pick is Brooke Rollins, who has limited experience in agriculture. If confirmed, Rollins would...

U.S.

After the Patents Expire

Off-patent genetics offer opportunities for independent seed companies. The seed industry stands on the cusp...

U.S.

Bring It On!

Scott Sanders, the newly elected president of the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA), approaches his...
U.S.

ASTA Secures $1M RAPP Grant to Boost U.S. Seed Exports

Funding will expand agricultural markets in key global regions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional...

U.S.

Success Today Depends on Collaboration… But How to do it Right?

The seed industry is currently navigating a period of low commodity prices, which is squeezing...

Global

Lost in Translation: Regenerative Ag and Consumer Misunderstanding

In our recent episode of Seed Speaks, we talk about why consumers don’t understand regenerative...

U.S.

The Future Seed Innovation – Communicating the Seed Sector’s Message to Consumers

Seed World spoke with Bryan Perry, US Head of Seeds and Traits for BASF Agricultural...

U.S.

Farm Bill “Fun”

The Farm Bill has always been one of those complex, high-stakes pieces of legislation that...

U.S.

New Year, New Trump Administration – What’s Ahead for Seed?

A new U.S. presidential administration means significant work, but big opportunities ahead for the seed...

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