http://www.valent.com/News Releases By YearThu, 10 May 2012 10:27:05 +0000CommonSpot Content ServerWALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Michigan Sugar Cooperative growers will have the option of using NipsIt™ SUITE Sugar Beets System as a seed protection offering in 2012. Officials from Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that NipsIt SUITESugar Beets—with its long-lasting control of early-season insects and diseases such as Rhizoctonia and Fusarium seed and seedling dieback—will be available this season for Michigan growers using SEEDEX-brand seeds from Holly Hybrids. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit-suite-sugar-beets-system-available-to-michigan-sugar-cooperative-growers.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit-suite-sugar-beets-system-available-to-michigan-sugar-cooperative-growers.cfmMon, 12 Dec 2011 16:27:49 +0000New Data Show INOVATE® Seed Protectant Delivered Strong Performance, Customer Satisfaction in 2011http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/inovate-data-positive-for-2011.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/inovate-data-positive-for-2011.cfmTue, 06 Dec 2011 06:30:32 +0000Sumitomo Chemical to Acquire Ethaboxam Fungicide Businesshttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/sumitomo-chemical-to-acquire-ethaboxam-fungicide-business.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/sumitomo-chemical-to-acquire-ethaboxam-fungicide-business.cfmMon, 05 Dec 2011 17:14:00 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation today announced that Andy Lee has been hired as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer. Lee will assume his new role on Dec. 12, according to Mike Donaldson, president and chief executive officer of Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Valent BioSciences Corporation and Sumitomo Chemical Latin America. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/lee-named-chief-operating-officer.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/lee-named-chief-operating-officer.cfmMon, 28 Nov 2011 17:14:29 +0000Valent Post Herbicides now included in Roundup Ready PLUS™ Platform Cobra® and Phoenix™ Herbicides added to incentive program Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Cobra® and Phoenix™ Herbicides will join Valor®, Valor XLT, Gangster® and Select Max® Herbicides in the Roundup Ready PLUS soybean incentives. Cobra and Phoenix are the first postemergence broadleaf products from Valent to be included in the program. Growers using Cobra or Phoenix to control more than 54 problem weeds (including waterhemp, pigweeds and common ragweeds) will now gain even more of a return on their herbicide investment. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/products-added-to-roundup-ready-plus.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/products-added-to-roundup-ready-plus.cfmThu, 27 Oct 2011 17:29:43 +0000Oct. 3, 2011—Golf course superintendents looking to get a jump on next year and get more mileage from their maintenance budgets can do both with the 2012 Superintendent Early Order Program (EOP) from Valent Professional Products. From Sept. 1-Dec. 9, 2011, superintendents can enjoy major savings when choosing from the strong portfolio of turf products offered by Valent Professional Products—Tourney® Fungicide, Arena® Insecticide, Stellar® Fungicide and Velocity® Herbicide—as part of the EOP. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-announces-2012-golf-course-superintendent-early-order-program.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-announces-2012-golf-course-superintendent-early-order-program.cfmMon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000Ornamental growers, lawn care operators (LCOs) and arborists looking to get a jump on 2012 and get more mileage from their maintenance budgets can do both with the Early Order Program (EOP) from Valent Professional Products. From Sept. 1-Dec. 9, 2011, ornamental growers, LCOs and arborists can enjoy major savings when choosing from Valent Professional Products’ outstanding selection of ornamental products—including Adorn® Fungicide; Arena® Insecticide; BroadStar™ Herbicide; Overture® Insecticide; Safari® Insecticide; SureGuard® Herbicide; Tourney® Fungicide; and more. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-unveils-2012-ornamental-grower-and-lawn-care-operator-arborist-early-order-program.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-unveils-2012-ornamental-grower-and-lawn-care-operator-arborist-early-order-program.cfmMon, 03 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation has received registration for drip applications of Presidio® Fungicide on brassica, cucurbits, and fruiting and leafy vegetables in California. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio-fungicide-registered-for-drip-irrigation-in-california-vegetables.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio-fungicide-registered-for-drip-irrigation-in-california-vegetables.cfmThu, 29 Sep 2011 03:24:00 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation and Isagro SpA have announced that Domark® Fungicide has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on field corn, popcorn and seed corn. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/domark-registered-for-corn.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/domark-registered-for-corn.cfmWed, 21 Sep 2011 07:24:00 +0000INOVATE™ Seed Protectant Now Available as Convenient, All-in-One Packagehttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/inovate-seed-protectant-available-as-all-in-one-package.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/inovate-seed-protectant-available-as-all-in-one-package.cfmTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:54:00 +0000NipsIt SUITE Sugar Beets System1 Now Available for Use in Sugar Beetshttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit-suite-sugar-beets-system-now-available-for-use-in-sugar-beets.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit-suite-sugar-beets-system-now-available-for-use-in-sugar-beets.cfmThu, 08 Sep 2011 22:24:08 +0000A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that a single application of Tourney® Fungicide can provide excellent snow mold control and turf quality on golf course fairways.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/new-study-shows-tourney-fungicide-delivers-excellent-snow-mold-control-and-turf-quality.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/new-study-shows-tourney-fungicide-delivers-excellent-snow-mold-control-and-turf-quality.cfmFri, 19 Aug 2011 16:46:38 +0000Valent Bolsters Seed Protection Business Unit with New Hires Robinson, Stroh, Weber begin roles as market managers; Karaffa adds responsibilities Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced three new hires under the seed protection business unit of the company’s agricultural sales organization. Marty Robinson, Jay Stroh and Jeff Weber will serve as seed protection market managers in their respective territories. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/seed_protection_new_hires.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/seed_protection_new_hires.cfmThu, 14 Jul 2011 18:47:21 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Safari® Insecticide is now also available in a convenient 12-ounce container. This new package size is tailor-made for lawn care operators (LCO) and other professionals who need smaller packages to protect trees, shrubs and other ornamental plants from damaging pests.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/safari-insecticide-now-available-in-convenient-12-ounce-containers.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/safari-insecticide-now-available-in-convenient-12-ounce-containers.cfmThu, 14 Jul 2011 18:25:55 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation has received registration for drip applications of Presidio® Fungicide on brassica, cucurbits, and fruiting and leafy vegetables in New York. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio_registered_for_drip_irrigation.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio_registered_for_drip_irrigation.cfmThu, 07 Jul 2011 19:12:00 +0000The latest data from The Ohio State University brings promising news in the fight against the destructive emerald ash borer (EAB). A study conducted by Dr. Dan Herms, professor of entomology at Ohio State, shows that soil applications of Safari® Insecticide are providing strong results against EAB.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/newest-study-highlights-efficacy-of-safari-insecticide-against-emerald-ash-borer.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/newest-study-highlights-efficacy-of-safari-insecticide-against-emerald-ash-borer.cfmMon, 20 Jun 2011 16:36:54 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Adorn® Fungicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for control of downy mildew, Phytophthora, Pythium and other diseases in New York for greenhouse and nursery ornamental production.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/adorn-fungicide-now-available-for-use-in-new-york.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/adorn-fungicide-now-available-for-use-in-new-york.cfmTue, 07 Jun 2011 14:58:37 +0000Kraus Named National Accounts Manager for Valenthttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/kraus-named-national-accounts-manager-for-valent.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/kraus-named-national-accounts-manager-for-valent.cfmThu, 12 May 2011 07:01:00 +0000Quick Joins Valent U.S.A. Corporation as Business Development Directorhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/quick-joins-valent-usa-corporation-as-business-development-director.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/quick-joins-valent-usa-corporation-as-business-development-director.cfmTue, 19 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Presidio® Fungicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use on potato for pink rot and late blight control.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio-fungicide-registered-for-use-on-potato.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/presidio-fungicide-registered-for-use-on-potato.cfmFri, 29 Apr 2011 07:07:00 +0000In order to help end users tackle the toughest diseases facing them this season, Valent Professional Products today announced the 2011 Tourney® Fungicide In-Season Promotion. This program is available for golf course superintendents, lawn care operators (LCOs) and nursery production growers who purchase Tourney from a distributor or retailer from April 1-June 30, 2011. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-unveils-2011-tourney-fungicide-in-season-promotion.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-professional-products-unveils-2011-tourney-fungicide-in-season-promotion.cfmThu, 14 Apr 2011 20:02:12 +0000Soud Joins Valent as Marketing Managerhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/soud-joins-valent-as-marketing-manager.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/soud-joins-valent-as-marketing-manager.cfmTue, 19 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0000DiPel® DF Biological Insecticide Now Labeled for Special Local Needs Use in California Oliveshttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/dipel-labeled-for-sln-in-ca-olives.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/dipel-labeled-for-sln-in-ca-olives.cfmWed, 13 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Overture® Insecticide has been registered in California for use on greenhouse-grown ornamental crops. Overture will provide growers consistent, effective control of thrips and lepidopterous larvae.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/overture-insecticide-registered-for-use-in-california.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/overture-insecticide-registered-for-use-in-california.cfmFri, 08 Apr 2011 16:41:01 +0000Belay 50 WDG Insecticide Now Labeled for Special Local Needs Use in Florida Non-Bearing Citrushttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/belay-50-wdg-insecticide-now-labeled-for-special-local-needs-use-in-florida-non-bearing-citrus.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/belay-50-wdg-insecticide-now-labeled-for-special-local-needs-use-in-florida-non-bearing-citrus.cfmThu, 07 Apr 2011 07:06:00 +0000Valent, Nufarm Form Strategic Alliance in Canadahttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-nufarm-form-strategic-alliance-in-canada.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-nufarm-form-strategic-alliance-in-canada.cfmMon, 21 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Tradewind? Aquatic Herbicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for selective management of aquatic plants, including fluridone-resistant hydrilla.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/tradewind-aquatic-herbicide-registered-for-use-on-tough-plants.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/tradewind-aquatic-herbicide-registered-for-use-on-tough-plants.cfmTue, 08 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0000As more growers face resistance issues in their fields, researchers are recommending the addition of residual herbicides for a comprehensive herbicide program. These glyphosate-tolerant or even glyphosate-resistant weeds showed a strong presence across the country last year and will be sure to show their yield-robbing faces again this spring. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/experts_recommend_residuals_resistance_management.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/experts_recommend_residuals_resistance_management.cfmFri, 04 Mar 2011 18:27:28 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Tourney® Fungicide has been registered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for use on tough diseases affecting outdoor ornamentals in the state of New York.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/tourney-fungicide-registered-for-use-on-outdoor-ornamentals-in-new-york.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/tourney-fungicide-registered-for-use-on-outdoor-ornamentals-in-new-york.cfmWed, 23 Feb 2011 20:23:36 +0000NipsIt INSIDE® Insecticide has received from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an Experimental Use Permit (EUP)* in multiple Southern states for use against rice water weevil and grape colaspis.  Additional rice pests are being applied for on the section 3 label which is anticipated mid-year of 2012.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit_inside_-insecticide_granted_eup.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/nipsit_inside_-insecticide_granted_eup.cfmTue, 22 Feb 2011 18:37:06 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced League™ Herbicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in conventional and Learned rice varieties in the southern U.S. League provides rice growers exceptional early-season control of emerging troublesome broadleaf, aquatic and sedge weeds, including Texas, jointer, hemp sesame, morning, yellow nutmeg, ecliptic, duckweed and many others. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/league_herbicide_registered_for_southern_rice.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/league_herbicide_registered_for_southern_rice.cfmMon, 21 Feb 2011 20:00:18 +0000As residual herbicides top researcher recommendations for resistance management programs this season, new trial results show a soon-to-be-registered product from Valent U.S.A. Corporation demonstrated longest lasting control against a variety of tough weeds. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/fierce_herbicide_research_showing_longest_residual.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/fierce_herbicide_research_showing_longest_residual.cfmTue, 15 Feb 2011 17:32:54 +0000Valent U.S.A. Corporation has received California registration for Belay® Insecticide. Belay is a uniquely effective, third-generation neonicotinoid insecticide known for its control of plant bugs (including Lygus species), stink bugs, beetles, aphids and a broad spectrum of other chewing and sucking pests. http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/belay-insecticide-registered-in-california.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/belay-insecticide-registered-in-california.cfmWed, 16 Feb 2011 17:04:59 +0000Experts encourage growers to ask for residuals with longer, better controlhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/residual_herbicides_length_of_control.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/residual_herbicides_length_of_control.cfmTue, 08 Feb 2011 17:32:42 +0000Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (SCC) today announced a restructuring that will create a newly named business unit focused on providing crop protection solutions in the Latin American agricultural markets.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/sumitomo-chemical-restructures-latin-america-business-organization.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/sumitomo-chemical-restructures-latin-america-business-organization.cfmTue, 08 Feb 2011 08:01:00 +0000Valent Promotes Three to Account, Sales Leadership Positionshttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-names-sales-leadership.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/valent-names-sales-leadership.cfmThu, 10 Feb 2011 04:58:00 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Stellar® Fungicide has been registered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for use on golf course turf and sod farms in New York.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/stellar-fungicide-registered-for-use-in-new-york.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/stellar-fungicide-registered-for-use-in-new-york.cfmFri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:37 +0000In the wake of a landmark summit on emerald ash borer (EAB) management hosted by Valent Professional Products, the newly-formed Coalition for Urban Ash Tree Conservation (CUATC) has released an EAB Management Statement that provides stakeholders with recommendations on how to approach EAB management in urban landscapes.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/coalition-for-urban-ash-tree-conservation-releases-emerald-ash-borer-management-statement.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/coalition-for-urban-ash-tree-conservation-releases-emerald-ash-borer-management-statement.cfmFri, 28 Jan 2011 00:01:47 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Clipper™ Aquatic Herbicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against a variety of aquatic plants. Clipper provides aquatic managers with a fast, effective and much-needed new tool for selective aquatic plant control and resistance management.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/clipper-aquatic-herbicide-registered-for-use-on-tough-aquatic-plants.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/clipper-aquatic-herbicide-registered-for-use-on-tough-aquatic-plants.cfmFri, 21 Jan 2011 22:18:11 +0000Valent Professional Products announced that Heath Lowery has joined the company as territory manager in the South Central region. Lowery will be responsible for managing the company’s turf and ornamental product lines and distribution channels in six states: Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas.http://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/lowery-joins-valent-professional-products.cfmhttp://valentpro.com/newsroom/newsreleasesbyyear/2011/lowery-joins-valent-professional-products.cfmMon, 17 Jan 2011 22:17:26 +0000