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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cThis registration will provide growers with a powerful solution, highly effective against a wide range of broadleaf weeds and grasses in foliar preplant applications,\u201d said Matt Plitt, president and CEO, Valent U.S.A. \u201cWe appreciate the EPA\u2019s science-based regulatory process and approval of this registration, which enables us to bring this innovation to U.S. farmers.\u201d<\/p>
\nRapidicil<\/i> is a novel herbicide that will be central to a pipeline of products planned for sales in major markets within the next three years. It belongs to a class of compounds known as protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitors and may be used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses. The first two products utilizing the new herbicide active ingredient -- Empera\u00ae<\/b> and Empera Viragess\u2122<\/b> -- will be available for use in late 2026.<\/p>
\n\u201cWe look forward to introducing herbicides featuring Rapidicil <\/i>later this year,\u201d Plitt added. \u201cAs we prepare for launch, our team is focused on providing applicator stewardship training and implementing grower experience programs to support the successful use of Rapidicil <\/i>products.\u201d<\/p>
\nExtensive field research demonstrates that Rapidicil<\/i> is a fast-acting herbicide for effective weed control when applied preplant ahead of multiple crops, including corn and soybeans. It also contributes to regenerative agriculture practices. Rapidicil<\/i> enables fast, effective cover crop termination, helping growers extend their cover crop window which can support better soil health, and carbon neutrality. Rapidicil <\/i>provides pre-plant weed control in no-till and reduced-tillage systems. These practices can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions compared with conventional tillage practices.<\/p>
\nAbout Valent U.S.A.<\/b><\/p>
\nValent U.S.A. LLC, headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. and a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd, develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, and beautify the environment. Valent U.S.A. products include a well-known line of quality herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and plant growth regulator products for agricultural, seed protection and professional use. Valent is a leader in marketing and sales of both traditional chemical products and biorational products. For more information about Valent or our full product line, please call 800-6-VALENT (682-5368) or visit valent.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited<\/strong><\/p> \nHeadquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan\u2019s leading chemical companies. It currently operates businesses in four sectors \u2014 Agro & Life Solutions Sector, ICT & Mobility Solutions Sector, Advanced Medical Solutions Sector, and Essential & Green Materials Sector \u2014 and supplies solutions (technologies and products) worldwide that underpin a wide variety of industries and people\u2019s lives. For additional information, visit the company\u2019s website at https:\/\/www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp\/english\/<\/a>.<\/p>