Chapter 306 Returning to China; Yellow Dragonfly
“Only Nitro is interested in alfalfa seeds.” Barnes said: “Originally Monsanto was also interested, but they are now in trouble.”
Monsanto In trouble?
Guo Yang really didn't pay attention to what happened recently, but he didn't ask. Anyway, it was a good thing.
“What kind of cooperation does AIG want to discuss?”
Duncan Malone's expression remained unchanged: "AIG has no interest in pasture or alfalfa seeds. This time it just wants to cooperate with Jiahe in grain trade."
"Oh." Guo Yang nodded, thinking about it. What a secret.
After a while, Guo Yang looked at Barnes again and asked: "Nitro is also involved in grain trade, or is it grain futures?"
Barnes showed surprise. Looking at Duncan Malone, he found that he also raised his eyebrows. Apparently he didn't expect Guo Yang to guess the point so quickly.
Duncan Malone said: "Yes, the international grain trade is now very profitable. We know that Jiahe has a lot of energy in China and has hoarded a lot of grain. We want to buy it from Jiahe. .”
Jiahe did purchase a lot of grain in the country, but did AIG even know this?
Guo Yang doesn’t really believe it, it can only mean that there are other forces behind it.
It’s not difficult to guess who it is. Monsanto, ADM, Bunge and other four major grain merchants have all been involved in the domestic agricultural field for many years. They must know something about Jiahe’s actions.
After thinking for a while, Guo Yang said: "Why should Jiahe sell it to you? We can also make money by doing our own trade?"
Duncan Malone raised his eyebrows and said: "According to I know that there are big obstacles in Jiahe’s international logistics, and the export of grain is not fast.”
"AIG has a great advantage in this regard. Jiahe will make a lot of money by purchasing grain in China and exporting it to us."
"The sown area of grain around the world has increased steadily this year, and the output The expectations are good, but keeping food on hand is not the best option.”
For more than a year, many countries in the third world have been experiencing food shortages and food prices have risen.
Under this situation, countries around the world have increased the sowing area of grain, and some organizations predict that the food crisis will be alleviated after this year's grain harvest.
However, Guo Yang knows that whether these news are true or false, there is a high probability that they are smoke bombs released by intentional people.
As for what Duncan Malone said, Jiahe does not have an advantage in international shipping and logistics, but now that grain prices are high and ocean shipping is sluggish, Jiahe's grain and oil trade is not a problem.
The reason why the shipment is slow is because Guo Yang knows that it is just an appetizer and the real food crisis has not yet arrived.
Even if grain production increases, it is far from keeping up with the increase in demand.
What is the purpose of AIG doing this?
When dealing with these international giants, Guo Yang did not dare to let down his guard at all.
Are you preparing for an early encirclement and suppression of the country?
That’s why ADM and his ilk didn’t come forward.
The private room was quiet for a while because of Guo Yang's thinking. After a long time, Guo Yang smiled and said:
"Why doesn't AIG import grain from China on its own?"
" That’s troublesome, AIG doesn’t have warehousing.”
"Import directly from the trading company?"
"Isn't Jiahe one of the largest grain trading companies in China?"
Guo Yang drank in silence.
Duncan Malone said: "The purchase price will depend on the international market. In addition, Jiahe can also carry out some cooperation with AIG on grain futures."
"According to the current situation, financial capital Everyone is pouring into commodities, and the futures market is full of vitality.”
Guo Yang raised his eyebrows and said: "AIG thinks the next grain futures will rise or fall?"
"Rising, but this year's grain harvest is likely to be bumper, so it may fall at the end of the year." Duncan ·Ma Long said firmly.
Barnes also picked up the water glass and took a sip, observing the two of them calmly.
Guo Yang seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and said: "Why do I think it will keep rising?"
The atmosphere was silent for a while.
Duncan Malone said: "Whether it rises or falls, the grain in Jiahe's hands must be sold."
After chatting for a while, Guo Yang has roughly understood AIG, or the group including AIG. Purpose.
There is no doubt that these international grain merchants have set their sights on China.
The most populous country in the world requires a huge amount of food every year. Foreign media have long publicized how China can feed this huge population.
As long as there is a slight imbalance in food supply, the resulting food price fluctuations will be extremely terrifying.
Obviously, these people want to reduce domestic grain stocks as much as possible while there are no export barriers in the country.
ADM, Louis Dreyfus, Cargill, Bunge and others are likely already taking action.
The grain that Jiahe hoarded made them afraid.
Guo Yang didn't know whether his speculation was correct, but he quickly came up with a countermeasure to carry out the deception to the end.
I am not afraid that you will come, but I am afraid that you will not come.
The grain in the hands of the National Grain Reserve is the killer move.
Guo Yang pretended to be embarrassed and mused: "Jiahe just sold the grain and still lost money."
"Jiahe has been hoarding grain for a long time, right? Why? Will it be a loss?" Duncan Malone asked doubtfully.
“To make less is to lose.”
“……”
Barnes on the side said: "Nitro's purchase of alfalfa seeds can also bring you a lot of profits."
"Nitro has used disgraceful means to seize the island country's alfalfa market. ." Guo Yang said: "Selling Alfalfa No. 1 seeds to Nitro will only make the international competition more intense."
"Isn't China's domestic alfalfa market potential higher than that of island countries? "
"Who would object to making more money? "
Duncan Malone and Barnes didn't want to give in, and Guo Yang was not in a hurry, so he pulled them back and forth.
Now he finally understands that worrying about safety before was just overthinking.
These people have big plans.
What he did was very secretive. What benefits would catching him bring to these people?
Now he grasps the other party's pain points without mentioning the price, and just repeatedly mentions that Jiahe will make a lot less money. .
After some verbal exchanges, Duncan Malone and Barnes finally used threats.
AIG wants to mobilize various relationships to restrict Jiahe's international grain trading activities, and will even promote restrictions on Jiahe's business in the United States.
Barnes emphasized that China’s domestic alfalfa market is very attractive and does not rule out the possibility of low-price dumping.
Guo Yang knew that these were all half-truths and half-false pretensions, but he still pretended to be frightened and agreed to cooperate with the other party.
However, the specific details require both parties to send teams again for detailed consultations.
When Guo Yang walked out of the restaurant, he was surprised to find sweat on his back.
"This weather is a bit hot!"
"It's still cooler in the northwest. Let's go back and pack our things. We'll go back to China tomorrow."
We can't come to America from now on. We're slipping away. .
In the private room.
Duncan Malone and Barnes changed into red wine, and the two of them clinked a glass of relief.
"Are the terms too favorable?" Barnes asked.
“Compared to the income from futures, that is not important.” Duncan Malone took a sip and said, “As long as China can export food.”
“That’s right. China market? "
"It's not sure yet, after all, it is a huge thing, but everyone is interested," Duncan Malone said: "If we can make enough profits in other countries this time, believe me. They will definitely take action.”
“At that time, international grain merchants, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, etc., no one will show mercy.”
"The purchase of grain is just a foreshadowing."
Barnes said: "The alfalfa planting area in China has also been expanding rapidly in the past two years, which will definitely have an impact on grain production."
"As long as this If there are enough things, no matter how big the behemoth is, it will show its weaknesses."
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June 30, Pengcheng.
When Guo Yang walked out of the airport, facing the warm sunshine, he felt comfortable all over.
This land still makes people feel at ease.
The reason why he did not go back to Jiuquan directly but came to Guangdong was because Guo Yang was still thinking about one thing: red fire ants.
This thing is really terrible.
So he wanted to come in advance to see if he could work out any countermeasures.
It's a pity that there is not much natural energy left. This journey in the United States consumed most of the energy accumulated before, but the goal was also achieved.
Tribulus terrestris and three Asian carp species in Illinois;
Red fire ants in Texas;
Horned dodder in California and Arizona.
There are six varieties in total, which will bring enough surprises to American agriculture in the future. There will be at least a period of decline, and it will no longer be as strong as it is now.
The situation of domestic agriculture will improve.
In terms of grain trade, some goals were also achieved, and overall the trip was worthwhile.
But for a long time in the future, Guo Yang will not go abroad again, and at the same time he will keep a lower profile. After all, what he is doing this time is not small.
If someone discovers it, there are countless people and forces that will be offended.
After resting for a night and adjusting to the time difference, Guo Yang first communicated with Gaode and Chen Yanqiu about cooperation with AIG.
Then he called Xie Shijie and told him to sell the product Alfalfa No. 1 to Nitro.
Xie Shijie was still in disbelief and said: "Boss, if you really want to sell, this is an enemy!"
"Sell, the price will go up." Guo Yang said, "But the original species The nursery needs to strengthen its management.”
If it had been a week earlier, Guo Yang might not have sold it, but after having the wild dodder, Guo Yang already felt confident.
Although Alfalfa No. 1 is excellent, it will also be parasitized by wild dodder. After the nutrients are absorbed, it will inevitably die and the yield and quality will decrease.
Moreover, the alfalfa seed production in the United States will be affected, and there will be a shortage of seeds in the next few years.
Even if it does not import alfalfa, it can still import excellent seeds from Canada and Spain.
"Okay." Xie Shijie was a little discouraged.
"Don't worry, I know it well." Guo Yang thought for a while and continued: "But no matter how high the price the other party offers, the priority is to ensure supply in the domestic market."
"Okay." Xie Shijie felt relieved.
"The effect of improving saline-alkali land this year is very good. There are sufficient orders for the second half of the year, and there will not be many seeds sold abroad."
"Huh? Now we have orders for the second half of the year." Xie Shijie said: "Farmers The 20 million acres of saline-alkali wasteland of Fahe National Grain Group has been basically completed.”
It has taken almost two years to build the 20 million acres, and Guo Yang is not surprised. "Are they going to continue to contract saline-alkali wasteland?"
"It is in cooperation with local agricultural reclamation. Now the 20 million acres are finally completed by outsourcing."
"If it's less abroad, it's less. It's expected that the price will be high and the order quantity will not be large." Guo Yang said, he felt that Nitro still wanted to expand by itself through Alfalfa No. 1.
However, the second generation of Alfalfa No. 1 commercial variety has deteriorated so much that it has basically lost its ability to eat salt, and its quality and yield will also decline, so there is no need to worry about it in the short term.
Hang up the phone.
Guo Yang thought for a while, what impact will the 20 million additional land for Agricultural Development and National Grain have?
I checked online and contacted the headquarters, but there was no report online or offline about such a large amount of land.
It's a bit incredible.
This is not in line with the style of state-owned enterprises!
You must know that the tens of millions of acres of newly cultivated land across the country last year were widely reported.
Guo Yang smelled something unusual. At the same time, he was glad that there was no large-scale report, otherwise there would be more variables abroad.
It’s just that Guofang is learning from the four major grain merchants. The group is filled with various global talents and cannot keep secrets from the outside world.
This will inevitably affect the subsequent domestic strategies of grain merchants and international capital.
We can only take one step at a time.
After handling some work, Guo Yang rushed to a village near Zhongshan.
In fact, Wuchuan in Zhanjiang was the first area in China where the fire ant disaster broke out, but the distance was too far, so Zhongshan was the closest option.
However, along the way, Guo Yang never heard from him, and executives called him one after another.
Guo Yang is also happy to understand the changes in the group in this way.
In addition to regular business during this period, there are only two things that have some influence.
First, the "Farmers Daily" report on Tianhe Seed Industry appeared in the newspaper. The title was the same as what Xu Xiaoxue said - "The storm has created an aircraft carrier for the seed industry."
He didn't have time to read the content of the report, but Qu Yang briefly said something.
There are two passages about improving Tianhe, and most of the other content revolves around the two cities of Jiuquan and Zhangye.
Not even a word was mentioned about the founder. Guo Yang couldn't help but smile. This was exactly what he wanted.
Second, A-shares have been unpredictable in the past six months. The original upward trend has experienced great fluctuations due to policy intervention.
Insider trading of Hangxiao Steel Structure;
The craziness of the new fundamentalists has brought the number of new fund accounts to an unprecedented height, as if ushering in the era of national stock speculation;
And the May 30 tragedy is a costly risk education for investors;
Shimmering Yang Cheng also felt as exciting as riding a roller coaster.
Before May 30, the Shanghai Composite Index rose to 4336 points, and the rooster crowed at midnight at May 30. In just five trading days, it fell from 4336 points to 3404 points;
Now it is only over 3000 points.
Fortunately, Weiguang's entry into the market can be traced back to 2004. At that time, the market was less than 1,000 points. Except for Tencent in the Hong Kong stock market, Myanmar A held all relatively stable stocks such as banking, real estate, and consumption.
So Weiguang is still significantly profitable.
However, Guo Yang was not sure when it would peak. He was not prepared to touch the 6,000 point. Even when it was close to 5,000, he would run away quickly.
But now is not the time to sell at 3,000 points, so Yang Cheng can only keep communicating at any time.
After more than three hours of driving, he arrived at his destination. Guo Yang met Xu Xuenong.
The person in charge of the Natural Enemy Center also has a strong interest in red fire ants.
The matter was more serious than Guo Yang imagined.
There is a natural ocean barrier between the Americas and Asia. However, in the face of the trend of globalization, the trade portals of various places are opening up, and the invasive red imported fire ants also have a God-given opportunity to successfully enter the new Asian battlefield with a "Trojan Horse Strategy".
Treasure Island, Mainland China, New Zealand, Australia, this crisis was originally just an internal crisis in the Americas, but now it has turned into a global problem.
In China, there are only a few provinces with low winter temperatures. Because red fire ants cannot reproduce and survive, there is no threat of spread for the time being.
The rest are potential threat areas for fire ants.
After red fire ants were first discovered in Wuchuan, the Ministry of Agriculture deployed a nationwide census,
A few days later, more than 500 ant nests were also discovered in a park in Yongding, Zhangjiajie, Hunan, and nearly 2,000 ant nests were eradicated in the entire area.
Subsequently, red fire ant damage also occurred in Yongxin and Luchuan areas of Nanning, Guangxi.
Fortunately, several areas have successively controlled the spread of red fire ants after investing a lot of manpower and material resources.
But when Guo Yang was wandering in the fields of a victim village, he could still vaguely sense the impact of the disaster two years ago.
The surrounding biodiversity has been significantly reduced, many insects have disappeared, and the ecological balance has been destroyed.
Xu Xuenong said: "More than two-thirds of the people in the village have been bitten, and some people have been bitten more than once."
The two were walking on the field ridge, and Guo Yang saw a paddy field in front of him. The old farmer stepped forward and inquired.
However, the language barrier was too great, and Guo Yang was still confused.
After turning around twice more, Guo Yang still did not find the red imported imported fire ants. He couldn't help but wonder:
"How did this village control it? How did the red imported fire ants be eliminated so completely?"
“A lot of pesticides and poisonous baits are used, so it’s so quiet here. It’s hard to hear even the sound of grasshoppers.”
This may be because farmers use pesticides too harshly, causing local organisms to be harmed. , Guo Yang also doesn’t expect to find red fire ants.
Xu Xuenong added: "It was mainly because I discovered it for the first time. When I realized the problem, there were already dark red ants everywhere, and they were rushing forward like a tide."
"What happened? There were corpses of grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles, snails and ants all over the place."
"The most pitiful ones were the toads and frogs, which were rolling and screaming on the ground like crazy, and their skin was already stuck on them. Getting on more and more red ants”
“The crops that were originally full of fruits stood tall and thin on the dry land, and even the remaining fruits and seeds in the shells were gone.
Some livestock accidentally trampled on the ant nests , will also be bitten by a large number of fire ants, causing the death of young livestock and poultry or the reduction of milk and meat production."
Hearing what Xu Xuenong said, Guo Yang had a more intuitive feeling.
It is obviously a countryside, but you can’t hear the cries of grasshoppers or the drums of frogs. The animal kingdom that used to be so huge is now deathly silent.
The entire village was looted. Not only were voles unsuitable to grow here, but even the insects that ate grass and swallowed mud found it difficult to settle down again.
Guo Yang has a more intuitive understanding of the destructive power of red fire ants that were just cultivated in the United States.
What is an ecological disaster?
The village in front of me is not yet ranked.
"Which other villages have been hit by disasters recently?"
"I heard that cotton fields in Jiangsu Province have been invaded by red fire ants. Do you want to go?"
"Suzhou is too far away."
Xu Xuenong thought the boss was curious about red imported fire ants, and said: "The Institute of Plant Protection of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences conducted research on artificially raising red imported fire ants."
Guo Yang was surprised. He said: "Can we raise it artificially?"
"Well, after the appearance of red imported fire ants in Wuchuan, the Ministry of Agriculture attached great importance to it and set up a special project to provide uniform test insects for the research on red imported fire ants."
"Where is the nearest breeding point?"
"Institute of Entomology, Sun Yat-sen University."
Guo Yang immediately took out his mobile phone and contacted him. Huinong.com has reserve resources in this regard.
It was also very convenient to contact him. It only took a few minutes. At this time, Xu Xuenong also finished answering a phone call.
"Boss, a large number of red fire ants have been found in another village." Xu Xuenong emphasized: "It's not far."
"Let's go." Guo Yang's eyes narrowed.
Half an hour later, Guo Yang and others arrived at the village.
The villagers are already busy under the guidance of local departments, and pesticides and poison baits are still the main control methods.
Some villagers who were accidentally bitten felt itchy, painful, red, swollen and blistered. Fortunately, they have developed a complete coping mechanism.
Guo Yang also took the opportunity to look at red fire ants and collected some information, which was similar to what he saw in America.
After having a pretty good idea, I rushed to the Pest Control and Resource Utilization Laboratory of Sun Yat-sen University.
There are two types of red imported fire ant artificial nests tested here, which are made of gypsum and sand.
A large number of red fire ants have been cultivated in the laboratory.
In addition, the biological control of red fire ants has been studied in depth. In addition to common parasitic natural enemies and pathogens, predatory natural enemies have also been studied.
Birds, dragonflies, spiders...
The most effective ones are predatory beneficial insects such as dragonflies, and the most common one in China is the yellow dragonfly.
During the observation, researchers in the laboratory discovered that the yellow dragonfly has a predatory effect on the nuptial flight of red imported fire ants.
The same is true for the information Xu Xuenong collected last time. It must have come from here.
The nuptial flight of fire ants mostly occurs after rainfall when the temperature is above 24°C.
As long as the conditions are suitable, red fire ant nuptial flights may occur in any season of the year, mostly in spring and autumn.
In the laboratory where red fire ants are raised, a nylon net is covered in mid-air to prevent the spread of sexual ants.
Mature winged ants can also be collected in time on the cover net as test materials.
The laboratory also has yellow dragon specimens collected for identification.
After completing the procedures, Guo Yang and Xu Xuenong successfully obtained the test materials for red fire ants and yellow dragonfly.
That night, with the help of the seed store, Guo Yang found a way to deal with red fire ants.
Huangqing is the answer.
Even red fire ants can be dealt with.
However, Guo Yang does not intend to just cultivate natural breeding. Instead, he will use the opportunity of exterminating red fire ants to establish a natural enemy factory in the south.
With the support of various departments, Xu Xuenong has led the Natural Enemy Resource Center to make progress in the past half month.
The design of the natural enemy insect production workshop has been completed, and the natural enemy factories in the south can directly refer to it for reduction and replication.
In this way, a natural enemy insect production workshop project covering an area of 1,500 square meters was completed in Guangdong.
The annual design and production capacity reaches 500 million heads.
In addition to yellow flies, there will also be factory production and breeding of natural enemy insects such as Trichogramma that have been mastered by the Natural Enemy Center.
Maybe it will be useful in a month or two.
(End of this chapter)