From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for f = fair) crop tolerance (g = good in cotton
For f = fair) crop tolerance (g = good in cotton, the weed guides list 19 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent, after checking that the products are labeled for cotton.
F = Fair) Crop Tolerance (g = Good control in cotton
Every listed product is labeled for cotton. 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, 19 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for f = fair) crop tolerance (g = good in cotton, showing the top 12 below.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78623 58% Technical Solution EPA 524-532; same active ingredients on 84 other branded products | glyphosate | 9 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (PDF) |
| Arrow 2EC EPA 66222-60; same active ingredients on 37 other branded products | clethodim | 1 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: E (PDF) |
| Actylis Glufosinate 280SL EPA 2749-637; same active ingredients on 31 other branded products | glufosinate | 10 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: E (PDF) |
| Acumen EPA 241-337-55467; same active ingredients on 17 other branded products | pendimethalin | 3 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton pre: G (PDF) |
| Aceto Trifluralin 4EC EPA 2749-561; same active ingredients on 13 other branded products | trifluralin | 3 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton pre: G (PDF) |
| Agent 1.88 EPA 33270-31; same active ingredients on 13 other branded products | fomesafen | 14 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton pre: G (PDF) |
| BLASTWAVE 240 EC EPA 103087-15; same active ingredients on 13 other branded products | oxyfluorfen | 14 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (PDF) |
| AIM EC EPA 279-3241; same active ingredients on 12 other branded products | carfentrazone-ethyl | 14 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (PDF) |
| Boa EPA 83529-78; same active ingredients on 4 other branded products | lactofen | 14 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (PDF) |
| Enfilade DX EPA 91234-308; same active ingredients on 3 other branded products | fluazifop-p-butyl | 1 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: E (PDF) |
| MSMA 6 Plus EPA 19713-42; same active ingredients on 2 other branded products | msma | 0 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (PDF) |
| Cotoran 4L EPA 66222-181; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | fluometuron | 5 | Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton pre: G (PDF); Ms Weed Guide 2025, ms cotton post: G (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.