Herbicide label

UP-FRONT

UP-FRONT (EPA 19713-677) is a Group 14 and 15 fomesafen and metolachlor herbicide labeled for 2 crops. The label lists 30 controlled weeds, plus partial-control, suppression, and partner-control categories.

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Official EPA label (PDF)

“UP-FRONT is a selective herbicide for the control or partial control of labeled grass, broadleaf and sedge weeds in Cotton and Soybeans.”

— UP-FRONT EPA label, Reg. No. 19713-677

UP-FRONT label facts

Product UP-FRONT
EPA Reg. No. 19713-677
Registrant Drexel Chemical Company
Active ingredient fomesafen and metolachlor
MOA group 14 and 15

Crops on the UP-FRONT label

UP-FRONT is labeled for these 2 crops and uses, per the EPA label.

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Weeds on the UP-FRONT label

The UP-FRONT label names 45 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 control30

barnyardgrass, common
crabgrass spp.
crowfootgrass
cupgrass, prairie
cupgrass, southwestern
foxtail spp.
goosegrass
junglerice
panicum, fall
signalgrass, broadleaf
witchgrass
carpetweed
eclipta
galinsoga spp.
lambsquarters, common
nightshade, eastern black
pennycress, field
pepperweed, virginia
pigweed spp.
poinsettia, wild
purslane, common
pusley, florida
ragweed, common
redweed
sesbania, hemp
smartweed, ladysthumb
smartweed, pennsylvania
spurge, spotted
starbur, bristly
waterhemp spp.

Partial control

partial15

johnsongrass, seedling
panicum, texas
red rice
sandbur spp.
shattercane
cocklebur, common
horseweed
jimsonweed
morningglory
nightshade, hairy
ragweed, giant
sida, prickly
sunflower, annual
velvetleaf
nutsedge, yellow

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UP-FRONT 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, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV.

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UP-FRONT FAQ

What weeds does UP-FRONT control?

The UP-FRONT label names 45 weeds, including common barnyardgrass, crabgrass spp., crowfootgrass, prairie cupgrass, southwestern cupgrass, and foxtail spp.. Control varies by crop, rate, and timing.

What crops is UP-FRONT labeled for?

UP-FRONT is labeled for 2 crops and uses, including soybeans and cotton.

What is the active ingredient in UP-FRONT? Is it a generic?

UP-FRONT's active ingredient is fomesafen and metolachlor (MOA Group 14 and 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 UP-FRONT?

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 UP-FRONT?

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.