Alyssa Whitcraft, executive director of NASA Harvest, explained what satellites can do now and in the future to help agriculture be more productive and sustainable.

Close to 300 people attended the 2024 Canadian Crops Convention in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, which focused on the theme of "Growing Inspiration."

Chris Davison, left, president and chief executive officer of the Canola Council of Canada, and Erin Gowriluk, president of the Canada Grains Council, welcome attendees to the fifth event co-hosted by the two organizations. 

Emily Rees, president and chief executive officer of CropLife International, discussed struggles facing the agriculture industry and the potential of innovations such as plant breeding and precision farming. 

In honor of the upcoming International Women’s Day, women attending the event gathered for a photo. 

Steve Verheul, left, principal with GT and Company Executive Advisors, and president of Steve Verheul Consulting Inc., discussed trade challenges with Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Desmond Sobool, director of economics and deputy chief economist with Farm Credit Canada, examined supply and demand for key commodities, including major drivers and challenges of Canadian markets.

A panel that included Kristjan Hebert, left, president and chief executive officer of The Hebert Group and managing partner of Hebert Grain Ventures; Liz Hunt, center, head, sustainable and responsible business with Syngenta; and Nick Betts, right, managing director of the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food, discussed sustainability concerns.

David Frum, social and political commentator and staff writer with The Atlantic, discussed the possible outcomes of the upcoming US presidential and congressional elections, and how that could impact the agriculture industry.