The world’s population is predicted to surge to 9 billion people in 2050. We'll need production gains in crops to match this growth—and ensure there’s enough food to eat. Stephen Baenziger, a professor and plant sciences expert at UNL, is changing the game when it comes to wheat.

His work creating wheat hybrids that are more resilient—and more productive—will play a major role when it comes to feeding a hungry, growing world. In this episode of Leading Nebraska, we take a look at how Baenziger‘s research makes a huge difference across the agriculture-driven state of Nebraska—and across the world.

To access a transcript of this podcast, visit nebraska.edu/nuforne/stephen-baenziger

This show is based on a story written by Jackie Ostrowicki. It was written and produced by Mary Jane Bruce, co-produced and edited by David Fitzgibbon, and promoted and marketed by Ryan Rothman.