From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for annual ryegrass in barley
For annual ryegrass in barley, the weed guides list 2 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for barley.
Annual Ryegrass control in barley
Every listed product is labeled for barley. Ratings are shown when each weed guide that rates this weed stays at good or excellent for the active-ingredient group. If a guide gives a range, the weaker end of the range has to be good or excellent.
Based on 1 weed guide, 2 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for annual ryegrass in barley.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axial XL EPA 100-1256; same active ingredients on 3 other branded products | pinoxaden | 1 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Rezuvant EPA 62719-750 | fluroxypyr 1-methylheptyl ester, halauxifen-methyl, and pinoxaden | 1, 4 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
Rating legend: E=excellent, G=good, F=fair, P=poor, N=no control. A range such as G-E means the guide gives a range; 'a' after a rating (e.g., Ga) means the guide assumes its recommended additive.
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Sources
Data from current labels and weed guides. Last source update: 2026-07-14.