Valent Announces New Soybean Herbicide Registration

Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide receives federal approval for pre-emergence weed control

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:51am

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A photorealistic studio still-life image featuring a glass beaker filled with a vibrant green liquid, representing a new agricultural herbicide, set against a clean, monochromatic background and illuminated by dramatic studio lighting to symbolize the complex regulatory environment surrounding crop protection products.A new herbicide offering from Valent aims to help soybean growers manage weeds, even as regulatory changes loom.New Orleans Today

Valent U.S.A. Corp. has announced that its Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide has received federal registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for pre-emergence weed control in soybeans across the United States.

Why it matters

This new herbicide registration provides soybean growers with an additional tool to help manage weeds and protect their crop yields. Effective pre-emergence weed control is crucial for maximizing soybean productivity, especially as herbicide resistance continues to spread.

The details

Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide is a new residual herbicide from Valent that will help growers control a wide spectrum of weeds, including waterhemp, Palmer amaranth, and other problematic species. The product combines the active ingredients flumioxazin, pyroxasulfone, and chlorimuron-ethyl to provide extended control during the critical early stages of soybean development.

  • Valent announced the federal registration of Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide on April 18, 2026.
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new rule earlier this year to clarify protections for streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.

The players

Valent U.S.A. Corp.

An agricultural products company that develops and markets crop protection solutions, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment, including regulating pesticides and herbicides.

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What’s next

The new Fierce XLT Soybean Herbicide will be available for the 2027 growing season, providing soybean growers with an additional tool to combat problematic weeds and protect their crop yields.

The takeaway

This new herbicide registration from Valent demonstrates the ongoing efforts by agricultural companies and regulators to provide farmers with innovative solutions to manage weeds and support sustainable crop production.