San Ramon, California, USA
February 19, 2025

OutReach® SC Nematicide, a soil-applied biological nematicide, is EPA-registered and now available from Valent U.S.A. OutReach is a unique mycorrhizal-based formulation that contains Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which provides cotton and peanut growers protection against plant-parasitic nematodes while contributing to plant health benefits. 

“We’re excited to bring a new biological solution to growers facing yield and quality loss from nematode pressure,” said Vince Restucci, market segment manager for Valent U.S.A. “Valent’s commitment to innovation and sustainability remain at the forefront, and bringing OutReach to the marketplace gives growers a new, easy-to-use liquid, in-furrow option to protect their peanut and cotton crops during the critical early stages of root development and growth.” 

Comprised of naturally occurring microbes, OutReach colonizes plant roots, providing a protective barrier against nematode feeding damage and improving plant vigor.

OutReach consistently outperformed competing products across more than 120 large scale, grower-applied field trials, including those experiencing adverse weather conditions. In 2024 field trials, peanut crops where Outreach was applied in-furrow recorded per-acre yield increases of up to 300 pounds. Lint yield increases were also documented in recent OutReach cotton field trials.

OutReach joins Valent U.S.A.’s robust portfolio of biological and sustainable solutions, ranging from proven seed treatments and insecticides to powerful fungicides like Excalia®. Valent’s portfolio also includes trusted herbicides like Valor® and Fierce®.

To learn more about OutReach trials in your area and opportunities to incorporate Valent’s new nematicide into your 2025 plans, contact your Valent representative or visit Valent.com.  

Website: http://www.valent.com

Published: February 19, 2025