Herbicide label

Metolachlor 8E

Metolachlor 8E (EPA 42750-340) is a Group 15 metolachlor herbicide labeled for 12 crops. The label lists 25 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Metolachlor 8E label facts

Product Metolachlor 8E
EPA Reg. No. 42750-340
Registrant Albaugh, LLC
Active ingredient metolachlor
MOA group 15

Crops on the Metolachlor 8E label

Metolachlor 8E is labeled for these 12 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the Metolachlor 8E label

The Metolachlor 8E label names 68 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 control25

barnyardgrass, common
carpetweed
crabgrass
crowfootgrass
cupgrass, prairie
cupgrass, southwestern
foxtail, bristly
foxtail, giant
foxtail, green
foxtail, robust (purple)
foxtail, robust (white)
foxtail, yellow
galinsoga
goosegrass
grass, signal
foxtail, millet
millet, wild-proso
nightshade, eastern black
nutsedge, yellow
panicum, fall
pigweed
pusley, florida
red rice
waterhemp, common
witchgrass

Partial control

partial9

beggarweed, florida
eclipta
johnsongrass, seedling
nightshade, hairy
panicum, texas
purslane, common
sandbur
shattercane
sorghum, volunteer

Controls with a tank-mix partner

needs partner38

bindweed, field
bromegrass species
cocklebur, common
coffeeweed
groundcherry
sesbania, hemp
jimsonweed
johnsongrass from seed
junglerice
kochia
lambsquarters
malva
mallow, venice
morningglory
mustard
mustard, wild
nightshade, hairy
wild oats
orchardgrass
panicum, browntop
panicum, texas
pigweed
plantain
purslane
purslane, common
ragweed, giant
cereal rye
sandbur, field
sida, prickly
smartweed
spurge, annual
spurge, hyssop
spurge, nodding
spurge, prostrate
spurge, spotted
stinging nettle
timothy
velvetleaf

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Metolachlor 8E 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

Your interval depends on your application rate, the rotational crop, and your state, region, and rainfall — some intervals differ in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

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Metolachlor 8E FAQ

What weeds does Metolachlor 8E control?

The Metolachlor 8E label names 68 weeds, including common barnyardgrass, carpetweed, crabgrass, crowfootgrass, prairie cupgrass, and southwestern cupgrass. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is Metolachlor 8E labeled for?

Metolachlor 8E is labeled for 12 crops and uses, including field corn, soybeans, cotton, potato, and peanut.

What is the active ingredient in Metolachlor 8E? Is it a generic?

Metolachlor 8E's active ingredient is metolachlor (MOA Group 15). 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 Metolachlor 8E?

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 Metolachlor 8E?

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.