Results for tag: "Alachlor"

Alachlor is an herbicide used in the agrochemicals and fertilizers market. It is a chloroacetanilide, a type of chemical used to control weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts. Alachlor is applied pre-emergence, meaning it is applied before the weeds have emerged from the soil. It is also used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds in turfgrass. Alachlor is a restricted-use pesticide, meaning it can only be used by certified applicators. The agrochemicals and fertilizers market is a large and growing industry. It is driven by the need to increase crop yields and reduce losses due to pests and weeds. The market is expected to continue to grow as farmers look for more efficient and cost-effective ways to increase crop yields. Companies in the Alachlor market include BASF, Syngenta, Bayer, Dow AgroSciences, and Monsanto. Show Less Read more