From labels and weed guides
Best herbicides for velvetleaf in alfalfa
For velvetleaf in alfalfa, the weed guides list 4 active-ingredient groups with every rating at least 80% control, after checking that the products are labeled for alfalfa.
Velvetleaf control in alfalfa
Every listed product is labeled for alfalfa. Ratings are shown when each weed guide that rates this weed has a lower interval bound of at least 80% control for the active-ingredient group. If a guide gives a range, its lower bound must be at least 80%.
Based on 1 weed guide, 4 active-ingredient groups are rated at least 80% control for velvetleaf in alfalfa.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABUNDIT Edge EPA 352-922; same active ingredients on 81 other branded products | glyphosate | 9 | Mi Weed Guide 2026 Forage, mi forage glyphosate resistant alfalfa: G → 80–90% control (FieldMarshal policy interval) (PDF) |
| Actylis Metribuzin EPA 2749-660; same active ingredients on 29 other branded products | metribuzin | 5 | Mi Weed Guide 2026 Forage, mi forage established alfalfa: E → 90–100% control (FieldMarshal policy interval) (PDF) |
| Axill Solutions Imazethapyr 2SL EPA 93809-3; same active ingredients on 10 other branded products | imazethapyr | 2 | Mi Weed Guide 2026 Forage, mi forage seedling legumes: G → 80–90% control (FieldMarshal policy interval) (PDF) |
| Abigor EPA 34704-1174; same active ingredients on 8 other branded products | imazamox | 2 | Mi Weed Guide 2026 Forage, mi forage seedling legumes: G → 80–90% control (FieldMarshal policy interval) (PDF) |
Rating bands: E 90-100%, G 80-89%, F 70-79%, P under 70%, N none. Policy intervals are marked in the source ratings. 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. Read the rating method.
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Sources
Data from current labels and weed guides. Last source update: 2026-09-30.