Name: Atrazine
Application Rate: 376.00oz - 376.00oz /acre
Price: $38.80
get notified if price drops
Price/Acre: ~$113.98
Where:
Herbicide Group(s): 5
Active Ingredients: atrazine
Description: Atrazine is a chlorinated herbicide belonging to the triazine class. It is primarily used to prevent the emergence of broadleaf weeds in crops such as maize (corn), soybean, sugarcane, and on turf like golf courses and residential lawns. Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, its use was banned in the European Union in 2004 due to concerns about groundwater contamination.
Atrazine is a pre-emergence herbicide, meaning it is applied to the soil before the weeds emerge to prevent their growth. It can also be used as a post-emergence herbicide to control broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as sorghum, maize, sugarcane, lupins, pine, and eucalypt plantations, and triazine-tolerant canola.
Key Benefits of Atrazine:
Broad Spectrum Control: Atrazine is effective against a wide range of weed species, making it a versatile tool for farmers.
Pre and Post-Emergence Use: It can be used both before and after the weeds have emerged, providing flexibility in application.
Increased Crop Yields: Atrazine has been shown to increase crop yields. For instance, its effect on corn yields has been estimated from 1% to 8%, with 3–4% being the conclusion of one economics review. In another study, atrazine treatments showed an average of 5.7 bushels more per acre than alternative herbicide treatments.
Cost-Effective: Atrazine is generally less expensive than many other herbicides, making it a cost-effective choice for many farmers.