Maverick Corn Herbicide

Valent U.S.A. LLC is a prominent agricultural company based in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 1988, it specializes in the development, marketing, and sale of crop protection and pest management products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd., Valent is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture through safe and effective solutions that enhance crop yields and improve food quality.

The company offers a diverse range of products, including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators. Valent focuses on both chemical and biorational products, utilizing environmentally compatible bioinsecticides and plant growth regulators derived from fermentation and microbiology. Their commitment to innovation is supported by state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities, including a biorational manufacturing plant in Osage, Iowa, and a research center in Libertyville, Illinois. Valent serves a variety of customers, including farmers, turf and ornamental managers, and agricultural retailers, while also engaging with public health and forest health sectors.