Steel

Manufacturer
Sharda
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2027-12-31
Registration number
33936
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GENERAL INFORMATION


Steel Herbicide is a selective postemergence herbicide for the control of hard-to-kill annual broadleaved weeds in spring wheat (including durum), spring barley and oats. Steel Herbicide is mixed with water and applied as a uniform broadcast spray.
Steel Herbicide MUST be applied early postemergence, to the main flush of actively growing broadleaved weeds. Warm, moist growing conditions promote active weed growth and enhance the activity of Steel
Herbicide by allowing maximum foliar uptake and contact activity. Weeds hardened off by cold weather or drought stress may not be adequately controlled or suppressed and re-growth may occur. For best results, ensure thorough spray coverage of target weeds. See “DIRECTIONS FOR USE” section of this label for complete use details.
Steel Herbicide stops growth of susceptible weeds rapidly. However, typical symptoms (discolouration) of dying weeds may not be noticeable for 1 to 2 weeks after application, depending upon growing conditions and weed susceptibility. Degree of control and duration of effect are dependent on weed sensitivity, weed size, crop competition, growing conditions at and following treatment, and spray coverage.

MODE OF ACTION


Steel Herbicide contains a Group 2 and a 4 mode of action herbicide. The Group 2 mode of action herbicide inhibits the production of the ALS enzyme in plants. This enzyme is essential for the production of certain amino acids required for plant growth. The Group 4 mode of action herbicide disrupts normal plant growth regulation resulting in death of susceptible plants.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE


READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC WEED CONTROL OR CROP DAMAGE. DO NOT APPLY TO CROPS UNDERSEEDED WITH LEGUMES.
Do not enter or allow worker re-entry into treated areas until 12 hours after application.
As this product is not registered for the control of pests in aquatic systems, DO NOT use to control aquatic pests.
DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
DO NOT apply using aerial application equipment.
Field sprayer application: DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE S572.1) medium classification. Boom height must be 60 cm or less above the crop or ground.

Crops
Spring wheat, durum wheat, spring barley and oats.

Application Rate
For control of a wide spectrum of broadleaved weeds, apply a uniform spray containing 1.0 L/ha of Steel
Herbicide in a minimum of 100 L of water per hectare to thoroughly cover the weeds. Apply to actively growing wheat, barley, and oats from the 2 leaf expanded to 6 leaf stage. Apply when weeds are actively growing. Only weeds emerged at the time of treatment will be controlled. Best results are obtained from applications made to seedling weeds.

Mixing Instructions
1. Fill sprayer tank 1/2 full of water
2. Start sprayer tank agitation
3. Add the required amount of Steel Herbicide
4. Complete filling the sprayer tank with sufficient water to spray 100 L of spray mixture per hectare
5. Follow sprayer directions and precautions as outlined above, especially when applying next to sensitive crops (e.g. canola and legumes)
6. Follow sprayer clean-up directions
Note: Do not add a surfactant to this product unless instructed to do so (see tank mix combinations – Table 3).

Registered for culturesRate
Spring wheat1 l
Durum Wheat1 l
Spring barley1 l
Spring oats1 l