Herbicide label

Katagon

Katagon (EPA 71512-44-74530) is a Group 2 and 27 nicosulfuron and tolpyralate herbicide labeled for 2 crops. The label lists 7 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Official EPA label (PDF)

“Katagon is quickly absorbed by foliage and actively growing plant tissue, rapidly inhibiting the growth of susceptible weeds.”

— Katagon EPA label, Reg. No. 71512-44-74530

Katagon label facts

Product Katagon
EPA Reg. No. 71512-44-74530
Distributor Helm Agro US, Inc.
Active ingredient nicosulfuron and tolpyralate
MOA group 2 and 27

Crops on the Katagon label

Katagon is labeled for these 2 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the Katagon label

The Katagon label names 16 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 control7

amaranth, palmer
crabgrass, large
foxtail, green
lambsquarters, common
grain sorghum
velvetleaf
waterhemp, common

Suppression

suppression9

barnyardgrass, common
foxtail, giant
foxtail, yellow
mallow, venice
morningglory, ivyleaf
panicum, fall
pigweed, redroot
ragweed, common
ragweed, giant

Controls with a tank-mix partner

needs partner7

barnyardgrass, common
foxtail, yellow
mallow, venice
morningglory, ivyleaf
pigweed, redroot
ragweed, common
ragweed, giant

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Katagon rates and plant-back

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

Application rate

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Plant-back and rotation

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Katagon FAQ

What weeds does Katagon control?

The Katagon label names 16 weeds, including palmer amaranth, large crabgrass, green foxtail, common lambsquarters, grain sorghum, and velvetleaf. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Katagon labeled for?

Katagon is labeled for 2 crops and uses, including field corn and seed corn.

What is the active ingredient in Katagon? Is it a generic?

Katagon's active ingredient is nicosulfuron and tolpyralate (MOA Group 2 and 27). Other products list the same active ingredient; rates, formulations, and labeled crops differ — verify each on its own label.

What's the plant-back interval after Katagon?

It depends on your rotational crop, application rate, and region, so the label gives a table, not one number. Build a program and FieldMarshal gives you the exact interval for your rotation from the label line, so you can verify it.

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Can I tank-mix Katagon?

It depends on your target weeds, crop stage, and which partners the label approves. Build a program and FieldMarshal checks the label for approved partners and gives the condition on each, so you can verify it.