From labels and weed guides
Group 15 herbicides for redroot pigweed in alfalfa
There are 2 Group 15 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for redroot pigweed in alfalfa, with products labeled for alfalfa.
Group 15 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 15 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 redroot pigweed in alfalfa.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epitome EPA 2749-636; same active ingredients on 3 other branded products | eptc | 15 | ND Weed Guide 2026: G (PDF) |
| Venturous 3ME EPA 524-591-55467; same active ingredients on 1 other branded product | acetochlor | 15 | 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.