From labels and weed guides
Group 2 herbicides for shepherd's-purse in soybeans
There are 4 Group 2 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for shepherd's-purse in soybeans, with products labeled for soybeans.
Group 2 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 2 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 soybeans. 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, 4 active-ingredient groups are rated good or excellent for shepherd's-purse in soybeans.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRSTSHOT SG EPA 279-9609; same active ingredients on 11 other branded products | thifensulfuron and tribenuron-methyl | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, soybean burndown: E (PDF) |
| Axill Solutions Imazethapyr 2SL EPA 93809-3; same active ingredients on 10 other branded products | imazethapyr | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, soybean burndown: E (PDF) |
| Autumn Super 51 WDG EPA 264-1134 | iodosulfuron-methyl and thiencarbazone-methyl | 2 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, soybean burndown: E (PDF) |
| Zidua PRO EPA 7969-365 | imazethapyr, pyroxasulfone, and saflufenacil | 2, 14, 15 | WinField Crop Protection 2026, soybean burndown: 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.