Used as a pre-emergent herbicide in agriculture to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton, and vegetables. It is applied to soil before weed seeds germinate, inhibiting root and shoot development in susceptible plants. Commonly used in both conventional and no-till farming systems for season-long weed control. Effective when applied in early spring or fall, depending on the crop and region. Often incorporated into integrated weed management programs to reduce reliance on post-emergent herbicides.