Ag groups comment on atrazine during EPA review

Benjamin Herrold
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022

Herbicide-Issues-Weeds — The EPA is currently reviewing the registration for atrazine, which farm groups say is essential for weed control in conservation tillage and no-till.
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Farmers have been communicating with the Environmental Protection Agency about keeping atrazine available as a weed control option.

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