On The Horizon
THE HORIZON FERTILIZERS BLOG
Stay Connected with Horizon Fertilizers Connect
Farming doesn’t stop when you leave the yard, and neither should access to the information that helps keep your operation running smoothly. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Horizon Fertilizers Connect, a simple and convenient way for growers to stay connected...
Spring NH3 Safety Reminders
As seeding season gets underway, it is a good time for a quick NH3 safety refresher before heading to the field. Most operators are experienced handling anhydrous ammonia, but after a long winter, taking a few minutes to review equipment and procedures can go a long...
Spring Farm Safety
Managing the busy spring season on the farm requires a strong emphasis on safety and well-being. With long hours in equipment and days that tend to blend together, it's important to stay alert to potential dangers. Amidst the rush of spring tasks, safety should always...
Fall Kochia Control
As the end of September approaches, 2023 harvest is in the home stretch. Folks are now turning their attention to fall work and preparing for next year. With combined fields still fresh in their minds, post-harvest is an excellent time of year to take action on those...
Fusarium Head Blight Product Options
Fusarium Head Blight Products for 2023 With fungicide season starting soon, we wanted to give an overview of the Fusarium Head Blight products currently available. Over the past five years, the fungicide market has drastically changed, with products coming off patent,...
Seed Treating Tips
With spring underway, seed treating is in full swing! To ensure that you achieve effective application of your seed treatment, consider the following guidelines: 1.Use high-quality, clean seed - Seed treatment can only do so much, and it's important to start with...
#TankMixTuesday – Field Horsetail
Why doesn’t glyphosate work well on field horsetail? Field horsetail has a hard, waxy cuticle stem with high silica content that makes it hard for glyphosate to penetrate into the plant. On average, 90% of their biomass is below ground and present as underground...
#TankMixTuesday – Foxtail Barley
What makes foxtail barley hard to kill? With hairy and extremely narrow leaves, it's difficult to get good herbicide coverage on foxtail barley. As it's a perennial, the dead leaves from the past season cover the growing shoots in spring, reducing contact potential....
#TankMixTuesday – Kochia
Why doesn't glyphosate alone work well on Kochia? Kochia is a plant that has become well adapted to varying conditions and evolves quickly to ensure survival. Here are a few ways that kochia evades being killed by glyphosate: Hairy leaves - Kochia has fine hairs on...