Northwest Missouri – Midwest grapegrowers are almost certain to experience the threat of herbicide drift at some time during their growing season. Herbicides are used to control weeds, and some are selective for specific weeds. Grapes are especially sensitive to several herbicides common to agronomic crops, pasture, rangeland, forestry and non-crop areas.

Herbicide drift occurs when herbicide is applied on one crop and air-borne chemical particles are blown into neighboring acreage, injuring adjacent plants. Drift can also occur when the herbicide activates (vapor drift). If injury is severe enough or occurs repeatedly, it can reduce yields and result in poor fruit quality–occasionally even killing vines.

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