Herbicide Recommendations for Forage Legumes (Direct Seeded): Postemergence Tank Mixes

Table of Contents

1. Embutox or Caliber or Cobutox + MCPA Amine
2. Forage Crops Herbicide Weed Control Ratings (Table 10-1) (PDF file - 64 kb)
   • Annual Grasses
   • Broadleaf Weeds
   • Perennial Weeds
3. Other Forage Crops Weed Control Recommendations
   • Forage Legumes (Established; Grass or Broadleaf & Grass Herbicides for Direct Seeded)
   • Forage Sorghum and Forage Millet
   • Pasture Renovation with Bird's-foot Trefoil
   • Pastures (mostly grasses)
4. Stages of Leaf Development
   • Alfalfa, Red Clover Ladino, Aslike and Black Medic
   • Bird's-foot Trefoil
5. Related Links

Precautions

• Apply when the legumes are in the 1-4 leaf stage.
• Do NOT graze or cut for hay within 30 days of treatment
• Do NOT apply to crops grown for seed.
• The addition of MCPA gives better control of common mustard than 2,4-DB alone.
• Apply in at least 150 L/ha (60 L/ac) water.

Related Links

• Weeds in Ontario
• Forage and Pasture in Ontario
• Problem Weed Control in Field Crops
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• OMAFRA Sprayer Calibration Calculator
• Search the PMRA website
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control