Dr. Gorong Zhang

Gorong Zhang, a wheat breeder at Kansas State University, is on a mission to create drought-resistant wheat to combat climate change. He shares insights on the lengthy process of breeding resilient crop varieties. Paul Penner, a seasoned Kansas farmer, discusses adapting practices like no-till farming amid economic pressures and shifting rainfall patterns. Both highlight the urgent need for strategies to ensure global food security as the dry line shifts east, affecting crop yields and increasing challenges for farmers.