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A new generation of pasture weed control

Modern operations need modern solutions. Stable, reliable herbicides control weeds while allowing for greater flexibility.
Jun 22, 2026

Article provided by Nufarm. For 100 years and counting, Nufarm has been a leading supplier of crop protection solutions for growers around the world.


For generations, 2,4-D and dicamba have been foundational tools for managing broadleaf weeds in pasture, rangeland, grass hay, Conservation Reserve Program land and general farmstead acres. In grass-based systems, weed and brush pressure can reduce forage quality, limit grazing efficiency and compete directly year after year with desirable grasses that support a more sustainable and profitable operation. As ranchers and applicators manage larger acres with tighter labor windows, the need for reliable, efficient and easy-handling broadleaf weed control has never been more important.

Nufarm has long served pasture and range managers with proven phenoxy herbicide solutions. WeedMaster® XHL builds on that heritage with a modern premix of dual-salt 2,4-D and DGA dicamba designed to deliver efficient control of challenging weeds.

Traditional pasture herbicide formulations have delivered weed control, but applicators have often had to manage practical limitations in the field:

  • Cold-temperature instability and crystallization during storage or early-season handling
  • Tank-mix compatibility challenges with certain water sources and partner products
  • Odor, volatility concerns and handling limitations around sensitive areas
  • Higher product volumes that require more jugs to move, store, rinse and dispose of or recycle

Dual Salt Technology™: The Breakthrough Behind WeedMaster® XHL

WeedMaster® XHL is powered by Nufarm’s patented 2,4-D Dual Salt Technology™ and less volatile DGA dicamba to control more than 90 types of annual/perennial weeds while delivering several advantages versus traditional amine formulas:

  • Treat 20% more acres per gallon
  • Lower odor and less risk of volatility causing off target deposition
  • Reliable formulation stability, including at low temperatures
  • Excellent tank mixing compatibility with a range of partner products
  • Fewer jugs equals less storage and less rinsing required

Managing pasture for long-term benefit requires effective tools that deliver a return on investment.  WeedMaster® XHL is a new generation of proven weed control, providing confident and sustainable management of complex weed encroachment. The result? Grazing quality where it counts.

 

 


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