Components and Ratios of Pre-mix Herbicides for Use in Soybean
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Many herbicide options for soybean comprise multiple herbicide active ingredients to broaden the spectrum of weed species the product will control. Herbicides are also combined to include additional herbicide modes of action so that development of herbicide-resistant weeds can be prevented or delayed. Knowing the amount of the individual herbicides in the pre-mix is useful for deciding if additional product should be applied to further improve weed control.
The following table lists several pre-mix herbicides that are labeled for use in soybean and the equivalent rates of the individual herbicide components. Use rates for pre-mix herbicides are based on label recommendations for medium texture soils with 1.5 percent organic matter and pH of 6.5. Use rates can vary depending on soil characteristics and planned follow-up herbicide applications. Before using any herbicide, always consult the label for appropriate rates, tank-mix partners, plant-back intervals, geographic restrictions, and other special instructions.
Pre-mix herbicide (manufacturer) | Use rate per acre | Component herbicides | Equivalent rates (per acre) | Herbicide Mode of Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Authority Assist (FMC) | 5 fl oz | Authority DF | 2.22 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Authority MTZ (FMC) | 10 oz | Authority DF Sencor | 2.4 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Authority FIrst DF (FMC) | 3 oz | Authority DF | 2.5 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Authority XL (FMC) | 4 oz | Authority DF | 3.32 oz | PPO inhibitor ALS inhibitor |
Boundary (Syngenta) | 1.5 pt | Dual Magnum | 1 pt | Shoot inhibitor |
Canopy (DuPont) | 3 oz | Classic | 1.28 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Canopy EX (DuPont) | 1.5 oz | Classic | 1.36 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Envive (DuPont) | 3.5 oz | Classic | 1.29 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Extreme (BASF) | 3 pt | Pursuit DG | 1.4 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Flexstar GT (Syngenta) | 3 pt | Reflex | 1 pt | PPOinhibitor |
Gangster (Valent) | 3.6 oz co-pack | Valor | 3 oz | PPO inhibitor |
OpTill (BASF) | 2 oz | Sharpen | 1 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Prefix (Syngenta) | 2 pt | Reflex | 1 pt | PPO inhibitor |
Pursuit Plus (BASF) | 2.5 pt | Pursuit DG | 4 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Rage D-Tech (FMC) | 12 fl oz | Aim EC | 0.78 fl oz | PPO inhibitor |
Sequence (Syngenta) | 2.5 pt | Dual Magnum | 0.98 pt | Shoot inhibitor |
Sonic (Dow) | 3 oz | Authority DF | 2.5 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Spartan Advance (FMC) | 32 fl oz | Spartan 4L | 4.5 fl oz | PPO inhibitor |
Synchrony XP (DuPont) | 0.75 oz | Classic Harmony 50 SG | 0.64 oz | ALS inhibitor |
Valor XLT (Valent) | 3 oz | Valor SX | 1.77 oz | PPO inhibitor |
Verdict (BASF) | 5 fl oz | Sharpen | 1 fl oz | PPO inhibitor |
*All equivalent rates of glyphosate are based on a 3 lb. acid equivalent per gallon formulation.
Abbreviations:
oz = ounce ae = acid equivalent
fl oz = fluid ounce DF = dry flowable
pt = pint DG = dry granule
qt = quart EC = emulsifiable concentrate
lb = pound SG = soluble granule
Additional resources
For more information on herbicide modes of action, please see OSU Extension Fact Sheet PSS-2778 “Understanding Herbicide Mode of Action.”
Misha Manuchehri
Extension Weed Science Specialist