Recognizing Mental Health Challenges
Farmers and ranchers face unique stressors that can manifest in emotional, physical, and relational struggles. These challenges include relationship conflicts, anxiety, and depression. Warning signs of a mental health crisis may include:
Neglect of crops, animals,...
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Proper seed storage is essential to maintaining quality and vigor for the next planting season. While seed may be dormant, it is still a living organism, and its environment plays a crucial role in...
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We take a deliberate and tailored approach when evaluating hybrids, ensuring they meet the specific needs of both grain and forage producers. Not all hybrids perform equally across both markets, which is why we...
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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,...
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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...
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is transforming waste management in agriculture and beyond, offering innovative solutions to environmental and economic challenges. This biological process breaks down organic materials, such as manure, food waste, and agricultural by-products, in oxygen-free environments to produce...
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...
Farming is inherently stressful, and poorly managed stress can have serious consequences, including physical harm and emotional exhaustion. While some years bring manageable challenges, others present seemingly insurmountable obstacles such as drought, floods, fires, and disease. These stressors compound...
Farming is both physically and mentally demanding, and research highlights that farmers are significantly more likely to experience burnout compared to other professions.
You Are the Farm's Most Valuable Asset
Livestock and equipment require regular care and maintenance—so do you. Even...
Source: Merck Animal Health news release
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the wide availability of a new...
