Corn Matters
During Farmfest, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Shane Isane provided an update on crop conditions. Learn more in this Corn Matters episode.
Articles tagged under: Shane Isane
Optimism Remains Despite Packed Congressional Agenda
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shane Isane is home after participating in his first National Corn Congress in the nation’s capital. Legislative priorities include the farm bill, year-round E15, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. There's a lot on the plate with limited days…
An Update From Badger, MN
Roseau County, Minnesota farmer Shane Isane says crops are progressing well after a late start to spring. Warm weather and adequate moisture helped fields catch up quickly. Weeds have been a challenge. "We've got a lot of weed pressure out…
A Dry June in NW MN
Northwestern Minnesota received weekend rain. Badger farmer Shane Isane's crop needed the moisture. "We looked at our weather station and only had less than an inch and a half of rain in the whole month of June." While disease and…
A Completely Different Year
The spring has been a struggle In northwest Minnesota. "I think everybody assumed it was going to be a real early spring with the lack of snow and the mild winter and it's a battle right to the end," explained Shane…
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau board member Shane Isane talks about their annual convention in the latest MFBF Minute.
Drought Concern Voiced at Grassroots Level
County Farm Bureau meetings are underway throughout Minnesota right now. Minnesota Farm Bureau District DIrector Shane Isane is attending many of these meetings and said drought is a frequent topic. "Our particular area has been very dry this summer," reports Isane,…
MFBF Minute
Hear Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Board Member Shane Isane talk about the upcoming Northwest Minnesota Ag Summit in the latest MFBF Minute.
Adjust on the Fly
Short-season varieties are the norm in far northwestern Minnesota. Due to the planting delays, Shane Isane, who farms at Badger, expects to see more soybeans this season. "We're looking at possibly having to make some changes as we get later…
Hay Supplies Pinched by Dry Conditions
This year's drought cut into forage supplies throughout the region. Shane Isane, who farms at Badger, Minnesota, harvested his second crop of alfalfa in late September. "That's not normal, it would normally be in early July," said Isane. "We're problably…
