About UsValent U.S.A.

Products that work, from people who care.

About Us

Products that work, from people who care.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Valent U.S.A. LLC develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent U.S.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan, a world leader in petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products, and pharmaceuticals. Our purpose is to advance safe and abundant food, fiber and fuel through sustainable practices and innovative solutions that benefit agriculture, the environment and society.

The grower that cares for their land, family, community, and legacy every single day. And, just like you we are committed to the communities we live and work in. We put growers, and their communities, at the center of all we do by delivering innovative products that support growers in running successful operations and remaining committed to our core values. At Valent “people first” is a core value. Our motto is to deliver “Products That Work, From People Who Care.” The same people-first approach that fuels your operation day-to-day. We put people first by delivering innovative products that are safe for your farm with application instructions that are clear and concise. That means a safe, healthy food supply for consumers, and your ability to meet their demands for sustainably produced food.

Valent employees are committed to sharing their passion for sustainability in the communities in which we live and work. This commitment includes both financial support and volunteer service in support of a wide range of community-based organizations, including environment, education, and health & human services. Throughout the entire organization, Valent is committed to put ability in sustainability. We do this by meeting consumer demands with sustainable growing practices and promoting farm worker safety practices.

Our Purpose

We advance grower productivity through sustainable agricultural practices and innovative solutions in harmony with the environment and society.

The Valent Story

Our Mission

We cultivate a diverse and talented team to serve North American agriculture guided by science and integrity to benefit our customers, communities and stakeholders.

Our Vision

Be the North American leader in sustainable agriculture through biorational, botanical and conventional chemistry innovation.

Core Values

Commitment to Employees
Customer Focus
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Professional Excellence
Teamwork
Stewardship + Responsible Care

Our purpose is to advance safe and abundant food, fiber and fuel through sustainable practices and innovative solutions that benefit agriculture, the environment and society.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Valent U.S.A. LLC develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health.

Our focus is on bringing proven expertise, service and tools to assist growers in meeting the rising demands of the food channel while ultimately achieving a more sustainable, viable and profitable operation.

Valent USA’s vision is to lead North American agricultural markets in sustainable production practices and be the trusted partner of choice for our customers by integrating biorational, botanical and conventional chemistry innovation, scientific advances, value-added services and expertise.  

We cultivate and leverage a diverse and inclusive team to serve the North American agriculture industry, guided by science and integrity and in harmony with our customers, alliance partners and communities.

We partner with customers and stakeholders to enhance their prosperity through Valent and Sumitomo Chemical’s long-standing commitment to continuous innovation and sustainability:

Valent Sustainable Solutions contributes to the three pillars of people, planet, and productivity by delivering world-class products and services that promote soil health and provide nutritious and affordable food today and for future generations.

Valent’s culture of sustainability provides safe, compliant, and efficient facilities and workplaces that help protect our employees and our environment.

Valent’s credibility and resilience can be attributed to our people who exemplify the company’s core values by serving our customers with passion, commitment and expertise, and our parent company, Sumitomo Chemical, which brings a 100-year legacy of creating innovative global solutions that enhance food, health, and the environment in harmony with society.

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The Valent Group of Companies & Sumitomo Chemical

Valent U.S.A. serves the North American agricultural markets by integrating biorational, botanical and traditional chemistry innovation and scientific advances from Sumitomo Chemical and the Valent group of companies. While each of the Valent company has a unique expertise, we have a unified, shared focus that puts growers’ best interests at the center of everything we do – this includes:

– Putting safety first
– Diversifying our expertise and products for comprehensive support
– Contributing to society through our business activities
– Creating new value through performance and innovation
– Fostering a vibrant corporate culture and operating as a company that society can trust

The Valent Group of Companies & Sumitomo Chemical

Valent U.S.A.

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Valent U.S.A. LLC develops and markets products in the United States, Canada and Mexico that advance sustainable agriculture, protect crops, enhance crop yields, improve food quality, beautify the environment and safeguard public health. Valent U.S.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan, a world leader in petrochemicals, energy and functional materials, IT-related chemicals and materials, health and crop science products, and pharmaceuticals. Our purpose is to advance safe and abundant food, fiber and fuel through sustainable practices and innovative solutions that benefit agriculture, the environment and society.

Sumitomo Biorational Company

Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Sumitomo Biorational Company brings together the botanical innovation and expertise of MGK, the biorational research and global leadership of Valent BioSciences, and the enterprise services of Valent North America to establish the Global Center of Excellence for Biorational Innovation. The unified organization builds on decades of scientific expertise and world-class solutions to advance biorational science for a healthier and more sustainable world.