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Together, these systems are intended to help farmers reduce dependence on manual labor and chemical herbicides while maintaining or improving crop yields.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Clopyralid, aminopyralid, and picloram are common ingredients in persistent herbicides.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Follow the label instructions on the herbicide package or seek out the label online to see which of the herbicides best meets your needs.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This may include the use of fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Clopyralid, aminopyralid, and picloram are common ingredients in persistent herbicides.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Follow the label instructions on the herbicide package or seek out the label online to see which of the herbicides best meets your needs.
—Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Jan. 2026
This may include the use of fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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herbicide
noun
her·bi·cide
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd 
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
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