Science has enriched the world in countless ways: the light bulb, penicillin, crazy glue. Speaking on the latter, research is the glue that holds the grain sector together. Alberta Grains annually approves funding for multiple studies that may benefit farmers.

The theme of CrossRoads 2025 is “Future proof your farm,” which president Antoine Bernet said resonates with Bayer, an organization that works to anticipate the needs of farmers every day and thrives on innovation. “Future proofing farms is at the core of what we do at Bayer,” he said.