Valent USA Emphasizes Conservation Practices That Deliver Results for Growers
Conservation practices continue to play an increasingly important role in modern agricultural production, especially as growers face tighter margins and rising input costs. To learn more about how conservation and profitability can work together, we caught up with Tiffany Dean, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions with Valent USA, to discuss how the company’s products align with conservation-focused farming systems.
Dean says today’s economic environment is shaping how growers make decisions on their operations. “At the end of the day, growers are going to be looking to do more with less,” she explained. With ongoing financial pressure across the agricultural sector, every decision matters. “I mean, we know we’re in an economic time right now where they’re going to be scrutinizing, heavily scrutinizing every input that they’re doing right now.”
Because of that scrutiny, Dean emphasized the importance of return on investment when selecting crop protection and management tools. “So we need to make sure that any solution that they are choosing, they are getting the best return on investment with that,” she said. For Valent USA, that means developing products that deliver consistent performance while also supporting long-term conservation goals.
Dean highlighted the mission of Valent’s Sustainable Solutions Business Unit, which focuses on combining agronomic performance with environmental stewardship. “And one of the things that we take pride in at the Sustainable Solutions Business Unit is, hey, not only are you getting great return on investment, our products work, but you’re also doing something from a conservation perspective as well.”
Valent USA’s conservation approach is supported by third-party verification, giving growers added confidence that these solutions meet established sustainability standards. “And we have a third party that has verified, whether it comes to IPM management, conservation tillage management, water management,” Dean noted. These verifications help demonstrate that the products align with recognized conservation practices while maintaining effectiveness in the field.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), reduced tillage systems, and improved water management are all key areas where growers are seeking tools that support both productivity and sustainability. Valent’s portfolio is designed to fit within these systems, helping farmers manage pests and crops efficiently without compromising conservation goals.
Dean summed up the value proposition by returning to what matters most for producers. “We have solutions that are going to help you, again, at the end of the day, extract more with less.”
As agriculture continues to balance economic challenges with environmental responsibility, conservation practices that also deliver measurable returns are becoming essential. Valent USA says its sustainable solutions are built to help growers meet today’s demands while supporting the long-term health of their land and operations.
Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.