The ripening of Jiang Feng’s corn was originally a trivial matter.

But a professor from the city’s Agricultural Research Institute insisted on coming to check it out.

This professor, named Ruan Yuanwu, has a good relationship with the old professors over at the Kyoto Agricultural Research Institute.

They’re very interested in the crops grown by Jiang Feng.

Such as pumpkins, white radishes, etc.

But interestingly, when experts used the roots and stems of these crops to replant, the produce, while good, never reached the level of what Jiang Feng grew.

Jiang Feng asked the system about this.

The seeds won from the system lottery are most effective the first time they’re planted.

Afterwards, they either don’t produce new seeds, like seedless watermelon; or the seeds produced are just market-quality crop seeds, not matching the original plant’s effect.

Ruan Yuanwu, accompanied by two researchers, came to the cornfield, picked a corn, and examined it carefully.

Jiang Feng was also live streaming from the side.

Viewers found the scene quite intriguing.

Why is there an old man fiddling over there?

Jiang Feng explained:

"That’s a professor from the Agricultural Research Institute, here to look at my corn variety."

"The corn I grow has always been fertilized with our own homemade fertilizer, which is particularly good."

"The corn variety is also excellent, so the quality of the corn grown is relatively high."

At this moment, Ruan Yuanwu carefully observed the corn; the kernels were full, the color was even, and even the corn silk was clean and brown.

Just holding it in hand, one could feel the weight.

The effect of this corn is simply perfect.

"Professor Ruan, this corn is indeed different; you can’t tell what variety it is."

"It looks like Lianchuang 839, yet also like Jingke 968."

One researcher looked at the corn and exclaimed.

The variety of corn in the country is vast and varied, with at least more than a hundred types.

The brand of corn selected by farmers varies by region, and each year they look at rankings to choose an appropriate corn variety.

The competition among corn varieties is quite intense.

Therefore, the Agricultural Research Institute is very interested in corn varieties; they want to investigate and understand corn with excellent traits.

Ruan Yuanwu, holding a corn cob, asked Jiang Feng with a smile:

"Master Jiang, what variety is your corn? It looks like yellow sweet corn, with large, orderly arranged ears and good tip coverage."

Hearing this, Jiang Feng replied:

"I got it from a friend, inside a research institute, I’m not sure either."

"Supposedly it’s the best model, so I planted it."

"There are two types in total, one is this yellow sweet corn, and over there is another ten acres of land planted with white sticky corn."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Yuanwu was quite surprised.

"It came from the Agricultural Research Institute, but it’s rare to grow it like this."

"The growth of this corn is also excellent, and the ears are full."

"The yield per acre is likely not low."

"Growing such corn on the prairie is really impressive."

Ruan Yuanwu sincerely admired.

"I used good homemade fertilizer, and I also paid attention to the health of the corn seedlings, supplementing some nutrients."

"I’ve always enjoyed growing things, fruits, and vegetables alike."

Jiang Feng responded courteously.

Jiang Feng’s planting skills are indeed impeccable and truly capable.

Previously, someone had been following videos of Jiang Feng planting fruits and vegetables, all very professional, at an expert level.

Moreover, the crops grown were also exhibited at the Agricultural Research Institute.

"Master Jiang, have you considered participating in this year’s agricultural expo? There should be a corn variety testing ranking. At that time, at least dozens of corn varieties will be selected to compete."

"Your corn should have no problem getting into the top five."

Ruan Yuanwu suggested.

Listening to Ruan Yuanwu’s words, Jiang Feng laughed and shook his head:

"The corn I plant is just for my own consumption and to feed the animals."

"Corn keeps for a long time and the prairie is dry."

"It can at least last until winter."

Hearing this, Ruan Yuanwu didn’t say much more, merely taking two corncobs to study the starch content in the kernels afterwards.

Then, Jiang Feng planned how to harvest the corn.

The viewers gave him a wicked suggestion.

[Master Jiang, hold an event at your tourism ranch—10 yuan per person to experience farm corn picking, and all picked corn can’t leave the farm!]

[Paying to work for someone? This is even sneakier than capitalists!]

[Hahaha, it’s possible, it’s all about the experience!]

[Isn’t it just 10 yuan? I’m in!]

Seeing everyone’s comments, Jiang Feng couldn’t help but laugh.

It’s just something to talk about.

Tourists aren’t that dim.

The next day, Jiang Feng asked the ranch employees to come pick corn.

He also called the people from the tourism ranch over.

Dozens of acres of cornfield weren’t too much, with a group working together, the corn was quickly picked, placed on trucks, and hauled back one truckload at a time.

Jiang Feng was also among them.

Today, he brought the dogs along as well.

The dogs weaved in and out of the corn stalks, playing happily.

To them, it was like going on an adventure with their owner.

The corn-picking process was live-streamed throughout.

Although it’s an ordinary farm task, watching from an aerial perspective is quite relaxing.

Many people reminisced about the times they picked corn back home as children.

Picking corn, then carrying it to put on the tricycle.

Finally, the tricycle is filled with a high stack of corn.

People sat on the pile of corn, going back together to prepare for unloading the corn and stacking it properly.

The preservation of corn is relatively simple. Just find a ventilated place and store it in an iron basket, making sure it’s elevated from the ground.

You can also rub down all the corn kernels and then store them in a granary.

However, it’s easier for mice to infest the granary, so it’s better to store the whole corncobs.

At this moment, Jiang Feng is dressed in work clothes, wearing sleeves and a hat.

He says to the netizens:

"Corn is best in July and August, both delicious and nutritious."

"Though there’s plenty of corn now, if both people and sika deer, and black bears eat it, it’ll probably only last for a month or two."

"When the time comes, I’ll see if the supplies are running low, and perhaps feed the animals less."

Upon hearing Jiang Feng’s words, the netizens are making plans.

[Master Jiang, send a few over to us!]

[This corn looks so good!]

[How did you manage to grow this!]

[I’m a local from Ximeng League, and it’s my first time seeing corn grown like this.]

Seeing some people wanting to eat the corn, Jiang Feng laughs and says:

"A good ear of corn is just a few bucks, everyone should buy online, it’s too much hassle."

At this time, people from Maodeng Management District and the Agricultural Research Institute arrive.

The person from the Agricultural Research Institute is Professor Ruan Yuanwu, who studies corn.

They aren’t here for any particular reason, just to weigh the corn and calculate the yield per acre.

Large farms generally record the yield per acre for crops every year.

For example, how many pounds of corn per acre, how many pounds of wheat, etc.

As a record of the harvest.

But for Jiang Feng’s ranch, recording the yield per acre is unprecedented.

"So, Professor Ruan, has the per acre yield been calculated?"

Jiang Feng is also curious about his corn yield.

He is holding a large ear of corn in his hand, tightly wrapped in green husks, looking quite hefty.

This corn definitely looks like good corn.

Ruan Yuanwu’s face is full of admiration.

"Yes, we’ve measured it. The yellow sweet corn yields 1.5 tons per acre, beating the previous record of 1.48 tons."

"The corn is indeed big and full, breaking records is quite normal."

Ruan Yuanwu exclaims.

Hearing this, Jiang Feng is also a bit surprised.

"Broke the record?"

"I didn’t expect that."

Ruan Yuanwu continues:

"The white glutinous corn yields 1.3 tons per acre, which is also very good."

"Your planting skills are truly impressive."

Jiang Feng laughs, without saying much.

The netizens hear their conversation.

The few of them continue talking beside the corn stalks, looking relaxed, embodying a unique mix of busyness and leisure common among agricultural people.

[Master Jiang’s corn broke the record for yield per acre?]

[Just look at the corn in his hand, where else do you see corn this big?]

[Regular corn is smaller than a bottle of mineral water, his are bigger, fuller, of course, the yield per acre is high!]

[Master Jiang achieves great things quietly!]

Breaking records isn’t exactly surprising, as corn can come in many forms. If you aim for yield per acre, you’ll get big corn.

But for taste, texture, and nutrition, that’s another story.

Ruan Yuanwu adds:

"Next, we need to check the taste - generally, larger corn might have a poorer texture."

"I wonder how this corn is."

"If the taste is good, I think we might consider researching and improving it. After all, our country’s grain production isn’t sufficient, having additional grain reserves is beneficial."

Ruan Yuanwu is considering the broader direction for corn development, given his position at a public Agricultural Research Institute, he has a higher perspective.

Privately owned grain and vegetable institutes focus more on selling seeds and consider economic benefits more.

"That’s easy, let’s cook a few cobs to taste in a while."

Jiang Feng responds on the side.

Someone from Maodeng Ranch, peeling back a corn husk and seeing the large, plump kernels, curiously asks:

"Will animals be able to digest corn kernels this big?"

Jiang Feng and Ruan Yuanwu look a bit taken aback at this question.

Clearly, the person doesn’t understand the method of feeding corn to animals.

Ruan Yuanwu explains: "You don’t just rub off kernels and feed them to animals directly. They need to be processed or roughly broken down."

"So, large kernels don’t matter."

"For feeding chickens, sheep, they use crushed kernels."

Upon hearing this, the Maodeng Ranch person understands.

Next is sampling the corn taste.

Jiang Feng doesn’t hold back, asking Hadan to cook all 30 plus corn cobs he picked yesterday for everyone to eat.

Everyone can take this opportunity to have a good rest.

Both types of corn were cooked.

Then, they continued picking corn nearby.

Ruan Yuanwu adds: "These stalks can be used for ensilage, right? Most of the prairie corn is grown to keep the stalks for winter, fewer animals eat the corn."

Jiang Feng nods: "Sure, it needs handling. I plan to sell it directly to forage companies. My ranch doesn’t lack forage, stalks aren’t as good as pasture, I don’t need them."

"Plan to sell them."

The two chat leisurely.

Grain is a staple for living and is extremely important for any country.

Corn is a staple grain.

It can be steamed, boiled, roasted, popped into popcorn, made into sweets, and ground into cornmeal for various dishes.

Corn is particularly easy to store.

It’s grown all over the country.

For agricultural people, corn is genuinely good stuff.