Suggestions for Weed Control in Pastures and ... - Texas Forages

Table 8. Winter pastures for grazing only (wheat, oats, rye, barley, ryegrass and mixtures thereof)ProductApplication rate(Herbicide common name) per acreWeeds controlled Company (broadcast) Time to apply RemarksAnnual broadleaf weeds Ally ® 0.1 oz. Postemergence after 2-leaf Ally ® is labeled only for use in wheat and winter(metsulfuron) stage but before boot stage of barley. If ryegrass is present, slight to severe injury(refer to label for specific weeds DuPont wheat or barley. may occur. Ally may be combined with other herbicontrolled)cides for expanded broadleaf weed control. Refer toAlly label for additional precautions and recommendations.Ally has no grazing restriction in labeledcrops. Use of surfactant will improve the performanceof this herbicide.Annual broadleaf weeds Amber ® 0.28 to 0.56 oz. Postemergence on wheat up Amber ® is labeled for use in wheat and barley only.(triasulfuron) to preboot stage or barley Applications to ryegrass or other winter forages may(refer to label for specific weeds Syngenta from 2-leaf to pre-boot stage. result in severe damage. Amber may be combinedcontrolled)with other herbicides for expanded weed control.Refer to the Amber label for additional precautionsand recommendations. Amber has no grazingrestriction on labeled crops. Use of surfactant willimprove the performance of this herbicide.Annual broadleaf weeds and some MCPA ® 0.5 to 1.5 pts. Postemergence after grain is Use higher rates for biennial and perennial weeds.biennial and perennial broadleaf Several manufacturers in 3- to 4-leaf stage, or fully Do not allow livestock to forage or graze treatedweeds tillered for the 1.5 pt. rate. areas within 7 days before slaughter. Refer to thespecific MCPA product label for additional restric-(refer to label for specific weedstions and precautions. Use of surfactant will improvecontrolled)the performance of this herbicide.Annual broadleaf weeds and some 2,4-D ® 0.5 to 1.5 pts. Postemergence after grain Most 2,4-D ® products are labeled for use in wheat,biennial and perennial broadleaf Several manufacturers is fully tillered. barley and rye. Application timings other than thoseweedsrecommended on the individual 2,4-D ® productlabel may result in small grain injury. Use the higher(refer to label for specific weedscontrolled)rate range for biennial and perennial weeds. Consultindividual product label for additional precautionsand use restrictions. Use of surfactant will improvethe performance of this herbicide.12