From labels and weed guides
Group 27 herbicides for russian thistle in sugarcane
There are 2 Group 27 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for russian thistle in sugarcane, with products labeled for sugarcane.
Group 27 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 27 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 sugarcane. 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 russian thistle in sugarcane.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callisto Xtra EPA 100-1359 | atrazine and mesotrione | 5, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Lumax EZ EPA 100-1442 | atrazine, mesotrione, and metolachlor | 5, 15, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF); 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.