Roundup PowerMAX at 22 fl oz/acre costs $3.00–$4.00 per acre in 2026. Generic glyphosate at the same rate costs $1.75–$2.75 per acre.
| Application | Cost | vs. 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Roundup PowerMAX 22 oz/acre | $3.00–$4.00/acre | Flat |
| Generic glyphosate 41% 22 oz | $1.75–$2.75/acre | -4% |
| Full season glyphosate program | $5.00–$10.00/acre | -3% |
Use generic glyphosate. The AI is identical; the branded premium delivers zero agronomic benefit.
Roundup PowerMAX label rate is 22–32 fl oz/acre in soybeans; 32 fl oz for burndown.
Generic glyphosate delivers identical control at 25–40% lower cost.
Most programs include 2–3 glyphosate passes per season; multiply per-pass cost.
Adding dicamba, 2,4-D, or residuals increases total herbicide spend per acre.
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