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Field Chronicles

Spring Planting Begins: A Season of Momentum and Mindfulness

The launch of planting season is always a milestone we look forward to at Horizon Seeds. It marks the beginning of another year of progress, potential, and partnership with the growers who drive Canadian agriculture forward.

One of the defining traits of our corn lineup is exceptional spring vigour—a feature that continues to set Horizon Seeds apart. Fast emergence, strong early development, and dependable performance give our products a consistent edge, even in the most challenging early-season conditions

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As the pace picks up in the fields, we also want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of safety. Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. Between 2011 and 2020, there were 624 agriculture-related fatalities across the country—an average of 62 per year—many occurring during high-activity seasons like spring planting. Machinery remains the leading cause of on-farm incidents.

At Horizon, we believe a strong start includes not just high-performing seed, but also smart, safe planning. Equipment checks, rest, and awareness go a long way in protecting what matters most—yourself and those working alongside you.



We wish you a safe and productive planting season. Here’s to a strong start, steady conditions, and a successful year ahead.

Innovative Meetings

Past Farm Shows

This winter, Horizon Seeds had the opportunity to attend several key farm shows across the province, including the Woodstock Dairy Symposium, East Central (Lindsay) Farm Show, and the Ottawa Valley Farm Show.

These events provide an invaluable opportunity for us to engage directly with farmers, listen to their experiences, gather insights, and strengthen the relationships that shape our business. Whether it was connecting with familiar faces or introducing Horizon to new growers, the conversations we had were both informative and inspiring.

We’re especially grateful to the Horizon dealers who joined us on the ground—your presence and support help bring our brand to life in every region we serve. Even with challenging weather at times, the enthusiasm from growers remains strong, with many taking an interest in our Canadian-owned, Canadian-produced seed and the values that come with it.



If you’re looking for more information about Horizon Seeds or would like additional material for your customers, we’re happy to help—just reach out to the office.

Excitement for Spring (Graham, National Sales Manager

2025 marks my first planting season with Horizon Seeds. After joining the organization in September of 2024, I am very excited to see actual infield performance and product going into the ground. Having been in Agriculture and particularly the seed business for 30 years I never tire of the excitement of a new season. The unknown weather challenges that we will be facing over the next few weeks and months are always trying but I believe confidently that the performance of Horizon products will equal or exceed any products that I’ve worked with in the market. 



But the proof is in the pudding as they say and that’s why I’m keen to see planters rolling and seed dropping so that we can see our outstanding early season vigour, begin to separate the best products in farmer fields, research trials and nurseries. For me, May has more to do with learning products and positioning for 2026 and beyond. While there will be a few in season sales, May is really the start of the 2026 season for me, planning plot days, meeting growers and setting us up for further success in 2026.

Success with silage starts at planting. At Horizon Seeds, we focus on helping growers make strategic choices to maximize yield, feed quality, and flexibility.

Select the Right Hybrid

We classify hybrids based on true strengths:

• Silage-Specific Hybrids are bred exclusively for forage, emphasizing digestibility, fiber quality, and tonnage—not grain harvest.
• Silage-First Hybrids prioritize forage but maintain flexibility for grain if needed.

Choosing the right hybrid ensures better performance and confidence at harvest.

Plant Within the Ideal Window

Timely planting boosts early growth, maximizes biomass, and sets up ideal whole-plant moisture for harvest.

Match Hybrid to Field Conditions

Place hybrids based on soil type and field goals—whether it's tonnage focus or flexible grain options.

Start strong at planting, and you’ll finish strong at harvest.

Thank you for trusting Horizon Seeds to be part of your success!

Horizon Seeds Product Insights

2025 is poised to be a fantastic year for Horizon Seeds with many key products poised for success.

In soybeans, Compass E3 had an outstanding year in 2024, performing #1 in the Ontario Roundup Ready soybean trials at its maturity and Axis E3 and Equator E3 are close behind. We still have adequate supply of all these top performing varieties to meet in season demand for growers who want to combine high level performance and outstanding weed control.

For corn, HZ 2910, HZ 3480, HZ 3690, HZ 4258 and HZ 4440 are products to watch. 

At 89 RM (2675 CHU) HZ 2910 stands poised to become a key product in its maturity. With very good spring vigour, excellent stalks and strong roots, this product performs beyond grower expectations.

HZ 3480 (2825 CHU) is a new release for 2025 combining excellent vigour and very good stalks and roots with season long stay green and the benefits of Viptera insect protection to create another strong performer in the Horizon seed line.

HZ 3690 (2875 CHU) is a PowerCore Enlist hybrid bringing top end yield with the added crop safety of the Enlist herbicide system. Last year HZ 3690 was undoubtedly our top yielding product in the maturity zone and we have strong expectations for 2025.

In the 102 RM zone, HZ 4258 (3050 CHU) brings excellent stalks and roots and top end yield potential while being broadly adapted across environments and soil types. While at the late end of our portfolio, growers in this region should seriously consider this outstanding performer.

Lastly, HZ 4440 (3120 CHU) brings top end yield to the conventional portfolio. Strong agronomics and consistent ears lend themselves to performance that is unmatched at this maturity. 

We have good supply of each of these hybrids, as well as many others, for in season sales and would encourage growers that it’s not to late to try these strong Horizon varieties and hybrids.



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"When we sat down after harvest and looked at everything — yields, rotations, soil types, and everything over the scales — our highest average soybean yield last year came from Axis E3."

• Joe Hickson, Midnight Acres

Field Tips- Spring Storage

🌱 As planting season begins, here are four spring storage tips to help your seed stay strong and ready for the field.

Hiring-Careers- Horizon Seeds Canada Inc.

• Hiring -  Careers – Horizon Seeds Canada Inc.

We’re currently hiring a Seed Service & Relationship Manager for Western Ontario. This role focuses on grower support, product knowledge, and relationship-building. If you or someone you know is passionate about agriculture and customer success, we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply at careers@horizonseeds.ca

Visit our Careers page for more details

2025 Seed Guide