Articles tagged under: Marsha VanLaere

Heat Impact

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According to Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Agronomist Marshal VanLaere, the recent heat may impact pod fill in canola."Maybe a little bit of abortion on the blooms and maybe we'll see not quite as great pod filling or head filling…

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Better Disease Protection with Highly Systemic Fungicides

Published March 2, 2026

While farmers are watching every expense this year, Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere doesn’t want them to cut back on their fertility. “You cut back on fertility, you cut back on yield.” During Commodity Classic, VanLaere fielded…

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Weed, Disease Issues Highlighted at ISDBE

Published January 26, 2026

During the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo, Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere outlined the top weed issues for the region. "For edible beans, our biggest weed issues are waterhemp, ragweed; we're also running into kochia and…

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Pre’s Need to be Included in Weed Control Strategy

Published December 4, 2025

During the North Dakota Agricultural Association Agribusiness Expo, farmers and ag retailers shifted their attention to the 2026 crop year. "Weed resistance is top of mind again this year," said Gowan Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha Van Laere. "We saw…

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Prepping for Spring

Published March 22, 2025

Attitudes are good for the farmers who attended the International Sugarbeet Institute in Fargo. Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Rep Marshal VanLaer said growers are preparing for spring. "Talking to a lot of guys, they've been pulling equipment out and…

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Invest in Weed Control, Fertility

Published March 14, 2025

As farmers cut costs, caution should be heeded. "We can't cut back on weed control (and) we can't cut back on fertility," said Marsha Van Laere, Northern Plains Sales Representative, Gowan. "Those are the two things that growers need , you…

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A Layered Approach

Published January 19, 2025

Early season weed control is advised. "A small weed is an easier weed to kill," voiced Marsha Van Laere, Northern Plains sales representative, Gowan Company.  During Friday's Bean Day, Van Laere said a layered approach is best. "When we use…

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The Decision Making Process Continues

Published December 5, 2024

Plans are coming together for the upcoming growing season. Gowan USA Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere says the crop mix is still up in the air. "Growers are a little bit hesitant; they're not quite sure what they're going to…

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Agricult-HER: Marsha Van Laere

Published March 19, 2024

Marsha Van Laere is the Northern Plains sales representative for Gowan. When Marsha started in ag retail, there weren't many women in those roles. "There were many times I was one of just a handful of females at the meetings,…

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Early Spring May Influence Crop Mix

Published March 5, 2024

A small percentage of the crop acres in the region remain in flux. Gowan Northern Plains Sales Representative Marsha VanLaere says the weather may be the determining factor. "A lot of that has to do with this early spring. With some…

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