Isane Joins MCGA Board, Bringing Advocacy Experience

Longtime agriculture advocate Shayne Isane brings his passion to the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

Shayne Isane, a farmer from Badger, Minnesota, has joined the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Board of Directors. Isane has a long history of advocating for agriculture, first at the local level in northwestern Minnesota and then as a member of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He is excited about his new role with MCGA and looks forward to learning more about the organization.

Why it matters

Isane's appointment to the MCGA board brings an experienced advocate for agriculture to help guide the state's corn industry. As a farmer himself, Isane can provide a valuable on-the-ground perspective to help MCGA effectively represent the interests of corn growers across Minnesota.

The details

Isane, who farms in the Badger area of northwestern Minnesota, has been passionate about advocating for agriculture for many years. He first got involved at the local level in his home region, and then joined the Minnesota Farm Bureau Board of Directors to advocate at the state level. Now, he has taken on a new role as a member of the MCGA Board of Directors, where he hopes to apply his advocacy experience to support the state's corn industry.

  • Isane joined the MCGA board at the MN Ag Expo in January 2026.

The players

Shayne Isane

A farmer from Badger, Minnesota who has a long history of advocating for agriculture at the local and state levels.

Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA)

A statewide organization that represents the interests of corn growers in Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited about the role and excited to learn more about the organization.”

— Shayne Isane, New MCGA Board Member (roseautimes.com)

The takeaway

Isane's appointment to the MCGA board brings an experienced agricultural advocate to help guide the state's corn industry, providing a valuable on-the-ground perspective to support the interests of corn growers across Minnesota.