Herbicide label

MCP Ester 4

MCP Ester 4 (EPA 34704-992) is a Group 4 mcpa herbicide labeled for 6 crops. The label lists 7 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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MCP Ester 4 label facts

Product MCP Ester 4
EPA Reg. No. 34704-992
Registrant Loveland Products, Inc.
Active ingredient mcpa
MOA group 4

Crops on the MCP Ester 4 label

MCP Ester 4 is labeled for these 6 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the MCP Ester 4 label

The MCP Ester 4 label names 18 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

cocklebur, common
mustard, annual
lambsquarters
marshelder
pennycress, field
rocket, yellow
shepherd's-purse

Partial control

partial11

buckwheat, wild
dandelion
hempnettle
kochia
pigweed
plantain
purslane
ragweed, giant
stinging nettle
sunflower
thistle, canada

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MCP Ester 4 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.

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Plant-back and rotation

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

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MCP Ester 4 FAQ

What weeds does MCP Ester 4 control?

The MCP Ester 4 label names 18 weeds, including common cocklebur, annual mustard, lambsquarters, marshelder, field pennycress, and yellow rocket. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is MCP Ester 4 labeled for?

MCP Ester 4 is labeled for 6 crops and uses, including wheat, barley, oats, triticale, and durum wheat.

What is the active ingredient in MCP Ester 4? Is it a generic?

MCP Ester 4's active ingredient is mcpa (MOA Group 4). 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 MCP Ester 4?

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 MCP Ester 4?

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.