From labels and weed guides
Group 14 herbicides for eastern black nightshade in alfalfa
There are 2 Group 14 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for eastern black nightshade in alfalfa, with products labeled for alfalfa.
Group 14 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 14 is a herbicide mode of action (MOA) group. Treat it as one resistance-management check, not as the whole program.
Every listed product is labeled for alfalfa. 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 eastern black nightshade in alfalfa.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axill Solutions Flumi 51% WDG EPA 95055-14-93809; same active ingredients on 23 other branded products | flumioxazin | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Sharpen EPA 7969-278 | saflufenacil | 14 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G-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.