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At Horizon Seeds, connecting with industry peers and staying ahead of agricultural advancements is at the core of our mission to deliver the best products and services to our customers. This past winter,...
As seen in the Horizon Seeds newsletter.
The 2024 harvest season provided valuable insights into hybrid performance across Ontario. Here’s what stood out:
Tar Spot Resilience & Hybrid Success
The increasing presence of Tar Spot this season made it clear which genetics could...
Horizon Seeds is proud to announce the launch of its new quarterly newsletter, "In the Heart of Agriculture: What’s Growing with Horizon Seeds." This innovative communication platform aims to connect farmers, industry partners, and the agricultural community with actionable...
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Source: South Dakota State University
by: Kaylee Wheeler, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist
What are the current drought conditions?
Widespread drought conditions persist across the upper Great Plains into the beginning of 2025 (Figure 1). Nearly three-fourths of the region is experiencing...
Ecorobotix’s groundbreaking ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer has been recognized as one of the Top 10 New Products for 2025 by the World Ag Expo. This accolade underscores the company’s commitment to advancing AI-driven solutions for precision agriculture.
The ARA sprayer...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a groundbreaking interim rule aimed at aligning climate-smart agriculture (CSA) with the biofuel industry. Announced today, the rule introduces new technical guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG)...
To maintain the quality of harvested canola, immediate conditioning and consistent monitoring are essential. Conditioning cools the seed, evens out temperatures within the bin, and removes moisture that can lead to spoilage. Even dry canola releases moisture through natural...
Threat Overview
Bt-resistant Corn Rootworm (CRW) is a significant pest in Ontario, causing up to 50% yield loss in cornfields.
Resistance to Bt hybrids has been identified in regions like Huron, Perth, and Durham counties.
Ontario’s CRW situation mirrors...
Source: Government of Saskatchewan
Hay preservatives are additives that reduce hay drying times by allowing producers to bale hay at higher moisture content. The role of forage preservatives is to reduce losses due to moulds and heating after baling. The...
