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Atrazine is a popular weed control tool because it is economical to use, extremely effective against a spectrum of weeds, and very safe to the crop. Research has documented the benefits of atrazine to the bottom line for growers:

Data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that farming without atrazine would cost corn growers $28 per acre in lost yield and/or increased weed control costs. The agency estimates the total negative impact on corn, sorghum and sugar cane growers in the U.S. would exceed $2 billion if atrazine were not available. Of 13 weed control programs rated for net return in a 1997 University of Illinois study, the top three all contained atrazine. Using farm machinery to cultivate weeds from fields adds to farmers' labor, fuel and equipment costs and increases the potential for soil erosion. Atrazine is a popular choice for no-till farming methods that have both economic and environmental benefits.