Aimee Nielson

3 weeks ago | seedworld.com | Aimee Nielson

The U.S. seed industry is raising red flags following news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and its global trading partners. Leaders across the agricultural supply chain are warning that continued trade disruptions will have a direct and damaging impact on seed research, development, and delivery — and ultimately, on farmers and consumers.

4 weeks ago | seedworld.com | Aimee Nielson

Corn acres exceed soybeans again. U.S. farmers are shifting crop strategies in 2025, with corn once again taking the lead. According to USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report, total corn planted area for all purposes is expected to reach 95.3 million acres. That’s up 5 percent from 2024, an increase of 4.73 million acres. Plantings are forecast to rise or hold steady in 40 of the 48 estimating states, suggesting strong national confidence in corn profitability this year.

1 month ago | seedworld.com | Aimee Nielson

Seed World is celebrating the wonderful women in the seed industry. Amanda Patin serves on the editorial board of Seed World U.S. She holds a master’s degree in agricultural education and a thesis in entomology from the University of Arizona. In 2000, following her work in insecticide resistance with a publication in Nature, Amanda began working with seed testing at SGS North America, Inc. as the Contract Laboratory research director.

1 month ago | seedworld.com | Aimee Nielson

Seed World continues to celebrate women in the seed industry during Women’s History Month. Lesley Nakonechny is the one who puts together all those beautiful Seed World magazines. She’s an art director and graphic designer extraordinaire. Lesley graduated from Winnipeg’s Red River College with a diploma in graphic design. She gained experience as a production artist in the print industry before becoming layout editor for a newspaper servicing Manitoba’s vibrant Icelandic community.

1 month ago | seedworld.com | Aimee Nielson

Melissa Shipman is a Seed World Contributor. You might recognize her name from some really great content in our magazines for more than 10 years. She says her passion is sharing stories that matter in an interesting and engaging way. She adds that articles should feel like a conversation with knowledgeable sources who are passionate about their work.