Total herbicide cost for soybeans averages $60–$100 per acre in 2026. Dicamba-tolerant and Enlist systems add $25–$45/acre in trait herbicide cost above a conventional program.
Conventional soybean herbicide: residual pre-emergent ($18–$25/acre) + generic glyphosate ($4–$8/acre) = $22–$33/acre total. Adding Enlist One or XtendiMax post-emergent raises total to $60–$100/acre. Evaluate actual weed pressure before choosing the premium program.
| Program | Cost/acre | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| PRE residual only (conventional) | $18–$25 | +7% |
| PRE + glyphosate POST (conv.) | $22–$33 | +5% |
| PRE + Enlist/Xtend POST | $60–$100 | +11% |
| Full resistance-pressure program | $85–$115 | +13% |
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