There is no standard for the standards of modern agriculture, but in fact there is a clear unwritten standard for the production of every agricultural product.

When to plant any crop, when to fertilize, how much to use, when to use pesticides, what pesticides to use to prevent and control what diseases, in fact, there are fixed operating specifications.

Codified standards, such as organic systems, are nothing more than specific modes of production for a more regulated purpose.

And those unwritten agricultural standards are actually "formulated" because of the influence of various agricultural products. For example, agricultural machinery has changed manual planting, such as the emergence of chemical fertilizers, and changed the norms of fertilizer use. Even the current genetically modified organisms in the United States are a standard. Farmers use specific herbicides and pesticides for whatever genetically modified crops they grow.

It was because of this that Kempner understood this, and had learned something about the Benehans company, that he felt that this company might be able to change most of the current standards in agriculture. At the same time, it is also the best opportunity to implement the pollution-free standard that he has always wanted to promote.

He just thought about talking to Link about these things.

He listened to Link's words, and knew that Link was also moved by the standard issue he mentioned.

He struck while the iron was hot and said, "I remember that your Benehans company was also working on high-yielding seeds, and it was already working on new high-yielding wheat seeds, so why not try to introduce a new standard for the agricultural industry with high-yielding seeds and microbial pest control technology?"

Discrimination, Link coincides with his thoughts, but he feels that he still needs to wait for the moment.

He smiled and said, "Kempner, you have a good idea. Of course, I would also like to see a new standard of agriculture introduced. Because that would give Benehans access to a larger market. However, I think that without a certain foundation, it will face a lot of resistance to rashly overturn the previous industry standards. For example, the fact that the Amaranth virus is now being questioned is a clear example. ”

"Any change will be met with opposition and resistance from the old forces. But history has proved that backward will always be replaced by advanced. Maybe you're worrying too much. ”

Link said with a smile: "The result of the historical process is indeed that the advanced replace the backward. But it must not be forgotten that any change in history can be repeated. The English Revolution went through two restorations, and France did the same. The contest between science and theology, I don't know how many scientists were burned to death. And after repeated iterations, most of the people who profit in the end are not the original changemakers. And that back-and-forth is caused by the lack of preparation of the changemakers. I, of course, don't want to be a martyr. ”

Kempner was speechless about his words. He smiled and said, "You're right. "The current GM agriculture is still very strong. Link's attempt to make a statement about overturning GM agriculture may result in an unexpected blow.

He thought for a while and said, "But if you don't do that, you may not be able to get the development space you want." This can be seen from the fact that the sales of Amaranth virus have been blocked. ”

Link had to agree with him, saying, "You're really right. However, as long as there is no clear position, the government will come forward openly. "There will definitely be deviations from the US government, but under the existing rules, as long as it does not require the government to intervene, they will not easily violate the rules to show their attitude. He will have time to slowly build a foundation.

Of course, that requires him to take every step of the way.

He laughs and continues: "Also, I don't think a new standard can be established in a year or two. And I don't think you, the original proposer, will be able to develop a perfect standard now. ”

Kempner thought for a moment and said, "As you say. We still have a lot to do if we want to implement that standard. However, I am eager to have more like-minded people involved in this cause. ”

Link nodded and said, "Of course I'd like to be a part of that kind of business." Although it is very immodest, I still have to say that Benihans's technology will eventually replace GM technology as a better development model for agriculture. And it's in our best interest to set new standards. ”

"So, now we're allies, right?"

"Yes, we are allies. However, it is not to target a certain enemy, but to be an ally who works hard to make more people have access to healthy food. ”

Kempner smiled and held out his hand to him: "Haha, that's right! Our alliance has no enemies, only a beautiful goal!"

Link smiled and shook his hand, indicating that the covenant had been reached.

Kempner hinted at dominating this new standard. He can let the other party dominate, this name, he can not do.

However, since it is necessary to rely on the products of Benihans, he must of course also play an important role in the development of standards. It is even possible to make the standard completely inclined to the products of Benehans.

Kempner may be seeing that the two sides are on the same page, and should expose some of his own bottom to give Link more confidence. He withdrew his hand and said, "You know, I was just elected president of the Claude Cotton Farm Cooperative this year. Increasingly, the members of our cooperatives feel that they are only doing business for seed and pesticide producers. The price of seeds is getting higher year by year, and the cost of using pesticides is also higher year by year, and the effect is not satisfactory. Maybe they'll roll out new pesticides and herbicides to get rid of those super weeds that have developed resistance. But they soon repeat the same pattern as pesticides that used to do so. The effect is getting worse and worse, and the cost of use is getting higher and higher, until finally it is completely ineffective. ”

"In particular, these new pesticides have the potential to create weeds and pests that cannot be killed with pesticides. When all pesticides are out of action, then the business of our people will not be sustainable. So they don't want to use those specified pesticides anymore and are a little bit interested in your product. But most people don't make up their minds because they are worried that the effect will not be good and the cost will be too high. After all, with your products, they have to pay some extra money to kill other weeds. ”

When Link heard this, he came to his senses and said, "Actually, the cost of using our products is not too high. Eight hundred dollars is the total cost of six years of service, and we accept installment payments of only two hundred dollars per acre for the first year and one hundred and twenty dollars per year thereafter. If no bank is willing to accept such a loan, we can recommend a bank that is willing to take such a loan. ”

"If that's true, it's just a little bit higher except for the first two hundred dollars a year. For a few years, at just $120 per acre per year, the cost of the herbicide we already use is actually much lower. Of course, if it can be lower, I think more people will be willing to use your product. ”

Link shook his head and said, "As I said earlier, it is a product that provides value-added services, and we will clearly state in the contract that if there are no more than five viruses that need to be used in the future, the service will be appreciated for free." More than five, with only ten dollars for each additional weed that needs to be cleared. The price really isn't that high right now. You know, we're working on more than a dozen other superweed viruses, and we may be able to launch three more superweed viruses this year. Of course, as long as it is the same weed, whether it is mutated into a super weed, or a weed that can be killed with ordinary herbicides, it can play a role in elimination. ”

"I can say your words to people who don't want to use herbicides anymore. Maybe they will be more willing to accept your product after they understand it. ”

The main weeds that must be cleared each year in the field are usually only a few tall ones in total. Because some of the dwarf ones will be blocked from the sun as the crops grow taller, and they can no longer compete with the crops. And a lot of weeds can be cleared by plowing the land. So the value-added services that Link said do sound very cost-effective.

"That's for the best. But how many acres are there in your cotton farm cooperative? I can arrange for someone to come to Claude in advance to serve you. ”

"We have a total of 418 members in the cooperative, and in addition to my farmland, there are 320,000 acres. About 70% of the farmland said it did not want to use pesticides. ”

That's another more than 200,000 acres. Although even if those people used all the Amaranth virus, they only had a turnover of more than $16 million. But that's good news for Link. He believed that as long as someone used it and thought it was good, they would become an advertisement for Benehans.

And if Kempner can convince those people to use the Amaranth virus, it will be a surprise for him to come this time.

What surprised him the most was that Kempner, as the chairman of the cooperative, would definitely have connections with some other cooperatives of the same type. Since the other party plans to promote pollution-free agriculture, it will definitely recommend the Amaranth virus to other farmers if they have the opportunity.

After talking about business, Link and the others didn't leave immediately.

Neil and Kempner haven't seen each other for a long time, and the conversation is quite sexual. They talked about the stock market as they talked. Neil gave him an analysis of several stocks with good prospects.

And Link joined in on their conversation, albeit with a lot of listening and not a lot of talking. But he actually likes this kind of topic. This gives him access to information and knowledge that he would not be able to access from the Internet.

In the evening, Kempner personally prepared dinner for them. Link then learns that Neil can cook too.

Just seeing the way they cooked, he just wanted to roll his eyes.

Kempner set up a grill outdoors and grilled chunks of beef, while Neil put half a pot of water in a two-foot-tall iron pot in the kitchen and threw whole pork ribs into it to cook.

Such a big pot of water. When he's done, does the meat still smell meaty?

Link couldn't see it, and after the water in the iron pot was boiling, after burning the ribs a little, he took them out and cut them into sections, put them in a saucer, and then put them in the iron pot to steam.

As a result, with the seasoning he barely concocted, a large pile of pork ribs was piled up in front of the two.