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Components and Ratios of Pre-mix Herbicides for Use in Soybean

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
Pursuit DG

2.22 oz
0.6 oz

PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Authority MTZ (FMC)

10 oz 

Authority DF Sencor

2.4 oz
3.6 oz

PPO inhibitor
PS II inhibitor

Authority FIrst DF (FMC)

3 oz

Authority DF
FirstRate

2.5 oz
0.2 oz

PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Authority XL (FMC)

4 oz

Authority DF
Classic

3.32 oz
1.25 oz

PPO inhibitor ALS inhibitor

Boundary (Syngenta)

1.5 pt

Dual Magnum
Sencor

1 pt
5 oz

Shoot inhibitor
PS II inhibitor

Canopy (DuPont)

3 oz

Classic
Sencor

1.28 oz
2.57 oz

ALS inhibitor
PS II inhibitor

Canopy EX (DuPont)

1.5 oz

Classic
Express 50 SG

1.36 oz
0.20 oz

ALS inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Envive (DuPont)

3.5 oz

Classic
Valor SX
Harmony 50 SG

1.29 oz
2.00 oz
0.20 oz

ALS inhibitor
PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Extreme (BASF) 

3 pt

Pursuit DG
glyphosate (3 lb ae)*

1.4 oz
24 fl oz

ALS inhibitor
glyphosate

Flexstar GT (Syngenta)
For use east of US-75 only

3 pt

Reflex
glyphosate (3 lb ae)*

1 pt
41.6 fl oz

PPOinhibitor 
glyphosate

Gangster (Valent)

3.6 oz co-pack

Valor
FirstRate

3 oz
0.6 oz

PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

OpTill (BASF)

2 oz

Sharpen
Pursuit DG

1 oz
1.4 oz

PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Prefix (Syngenta)
For use east of US-75 only

2 pt

Reflex 
Dual Magnum

1 pt
1 pt

PPO inhibitor
Shoot inhibitor

Pursuit Plus (BASF)

2.5 pt

Pursuit DG
Prowl H2O

4 oz
1.78 pt

ALS inhibitor
Root inhibitor

Rage D-Tech (FMC)

12 fl oz

Aim EC
2,4-D ester (4 lb)

0.78 fl oz
12.5 fl oz

PPO inhibitor
Growth regulator

Sequence (Syngenta)

2.5 pt

Dual Magnum 
glyphosate (3 lb ae)*

0.98 pt
30 fl oz

Shoot inhibitor
glyphosate

Sonic (Dow) 

3 oz

Authority DF
FirstRate

2.5 oz
0.2 oz

PPO inhibitor
ALS inhibitor

Spartan Advance (FMC)

32 fl oz

Spartan 4L
glyphosate (3 lb ae)*

4.5 fl oz
24 fl oz

PPO inhibitor
glyphosate

Synchrony XP (DuPont)

0.75 oz

Classic Harmony 50 SG

0.64 oz
0.10 oz

ALS inhibitor
ALS inhibitor 

Valor XLT (Valent)

3 oz

Valor SX
Classic

1.77 oz 
1.24 oz

PPO inhibitor 
ALS inhibitor 

Verdict (BASF)

5 fl oz

Sharpen
Outlook

1 fl oz
4.17 fl oz

PPO inhibitor
Shoot 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

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