Chemical selector
The Pesticide Selector includes suggestions for chemical control of pests in Kansas crops, which are provided by K-State Research and Extension, and may not be relevant for states other than Kansas. We will continue to expand this tool for help in selecting other types of agricultural chemicals, and for other states. Contact the myFields Team if you are interested in contributing content!
The herbicide performance ratings are taken from: C.R. Thompson, D.E. Peterson, W.H. Fink, P.W. Stahlman, and J.W. Slocombe. 2020. Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland, Kansas State University, January 2016. Contribution no. 16-029-S from the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Find it online at the bookstore.
The insecticide recommendations are taken from: B.P. McCornack, S. Zukoff, R.J. Whitworth, J.P. Michaud, and H.N. Schwarting. 2019. Insect Management Guides. March 2018. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. PDF formats are available here.
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Crop type: Sorghum
Application type: Postemergence
Controls several broadleaf weed species and suppresses yellow nutsedge. Apply to grain sorghum from the 2-leaf through lay-by stages (before grain head emergence). Usually used following a foundation application of Intrro or Lariat-type herbicide. To improve control of pigweed and morningglory species, tank mix with dicamba or 2,4-D. Always apply with a quality NIS at 0.25 to 0.5% v/v (1 to 2 qt/100 gal). To control velvetleaf up to 12 inches tall, add 4% (4 gal/100 gal) liquid nitrogen fertilizer.