Herbicide label

Axial XL Herbicide Label

Axial XL (EPA 100-1256) is a Group 1 pinoxaden herbicide labeled for 4 crops. The label lists 11 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

“Axial XL Herbicide is a systemic, postemergence herbicide for the control of several grass weed species in all varieties of spring wheat (excluding durum), winter wheat, and barley.”

— Axial XL EPA label, Reg. No. 100-1256

Axial XL label facts

Crops on the Axial XL label

Axial XL is labeled for these 4 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

Weeds on the Axial XL label

The Axial XL label names 11 weeds and rates each by how the product handles it: full control, partial control, suppression, or control with a tank-mix partner. A weed can fall at more than one level, because control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

Controls

full control11
  • wild oats
  • oat, volunteer
  • foxtail, green
  • foxtail, yellow
  • foxtail, giant
  • ryegrass, italian
  • darnel, persian
  • barnyardgrass, common
  • canarygrass
  • millet, wild-proso
  • windgrass, common

Axial XL rates and plant-back

The label answers both with a table, not a single number. Here is what drives each answer.

Application rate

Your rate depends on your crop.

Get the rate for your field: build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact per-acre rate for your crop from the label line.

Plant-back and rotation

Your interval depends on your application rate and the rotational crop.

Get the interval for your rotation: build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact plant-back for your rotational crop from the label line.

Axial XL FAQ

What weeds does Axial XL control?

The Axial XL label names 11 weeds, including wild oats, volunteer oat, green foxtail, yellow foxtail, giant foxtail, and italian ryegrass. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Axial XL labeled for?

Axial XL is labeled for 4 crops and uses, including wheat, barley, spring wheat, and winter wheat.

What is the active ingredient in Axial XL? Is it a generic?

Axial XL's active ingredient is pinoxaden (MOA Group 1). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

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Last updated 2026-09-30.