From labels and weed guides
Group 5 herbicides for russian thistle in popcorn
There are 4 Group 5 active-ingredient groups rated good or excellent for russian thistle in popcorn, with products labeled for popcorn.
Group 5 mode of action (MOA) options
Group 5 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 popcorn. 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 russian thistle in popcorn.
| Example product | Active ingredients | MOA group | Ratings checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comply EPA 100-1414-55467; same active ingredients on 13 other branded products | atrazine, mesotrione, and metolachlor | 5, 15, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF); ND Weed Guide 2026: G-E (PDF) |
| Acuron EPA 100-1466 | atrazine, bicyclopyrone, mesotrione, and metolachlor | 5, 15, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| Callisto Xtra EPA 100-1359 | atrazine and mesotrione | 5, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: E (PDF) |
| IMPACTZ EPA 5481-612 | atrazine and topramezone | 5, 27 | ND Weed Guide 2026: 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.