Most broadleaf herbicides contain 2,4-D as the active ingredient, but the best ones also contain MCPA or MCPP and Diclofenac to address the widest range of broadleaf weeds.

Considerations for Herbicide Use in Pastures Why use herbicides Weeds are often not desirable in pastures for many reasons. Many weeds are less palatable to animals, weeds decrease rapidly in ...

MCPA: MCPA is a selective herbicide that mimics the action of natural plant hormones known as auxins. When absorbed by broadleaf weeds, it causes uncontrolled growth, leading to the plant’s death.

"The popular broadleaf herbicides, 2, 4-D and MCPA, are efficient and economical, but can only be applied for a short period of time between tillering and prior to jointing," Johnson said.

Study Shows Herbicides Increase Risk of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (Beyond Pesticides, October 14, 2008) Exposure to glyphosate or MCPA can more than double one’s risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma ...

FIVE is the critical number for farmers looking to make the switch from the use of MCPA phenoxy based broadleaf herbicides to 2,4-D based products. Gregor Heard is ACM's national grains industry ...

The symptoms vary by the type of product. Herbicides used on lawns commonly list one or more of the following active ingredients on the label: 2,4-D, dicamba, triclopyr, MCPA or MCPP.

Recommended herbicide: MCPA and dicamba or bromoxynil and MCPA, or adding either to glyphosate. Crab grass or summer grass Crab grass is a prolific seeder, but can be removed by hand if done ...

Phenoxy herbicides have been linked to a host of adverse human impacts, as well as water contamination and toxicity to aquatic organisms. Previous studies have shown that exposure to MCPA can more ...