Walk into any kitchen, and you’re likely to find a bag of flour tucked in the pantry—and that flour almost always comes from wheat. Think about your daily meals: the toast you had for breakfast, the pasta for lunch, the steamed buns with dinner—wheat is the invisible star behind these beloved foods. But while we eat wheat-based foods every day, how much do we really know about this versatile grain? Let’s uncover some simple yet interesting facts about wheat.

From creamy hummus spread on toast to hearty black beans in chili, and tender mung bean soup on a hot day—beans are everywhere in our daily meals. They’re affordable, easy to cook, and packed with goodness, but how much do you really know about these small yet mighty ingredients? Beyond being a "filler" in dishes, beans have a rich variety of types, unique nutritional benefits, and even some interesting cooking tricks. Let’s dive into the world of beans.

"Food is the paramount necessity of the people," and rice is undoubtedly a staple food that many of us can’t live without. A bowl of fragrant white rice paired with home-cooked dishes is the simplest form of happiness. But did you know there are many little-known facts about rice behind the bowl you eat every day? It’s not just "white rice"—its growth process is quite "particular," and even improper storage can ruin its taste. Today, let’s talk about all things related to rice.

Boiled corn in summer, corn porridge in winter, popcorn for movie nights, and corn kernels in salads—corn has long been a staple on our dining tables. But did you know that the "old corn" we often eat is just one member of the corn family? From sowing to serving, every step of corn’s journey holds little-known secrets. Today, let’s unlock corn’s "growth diary," explore the cool facts about this "golden grain," and learn how to keep fresh corn in top condition for longer.

As summer grain harvests arrive, hundreds of millions of jin of newly harvested grain flows from fertile fields into barns. Today’s modern granaries—equipped with intelligent temperature control and green storage systems—stand as guardians of "food safety on the tip of the tongue." The evolution of China’s "national grain barns" from simple earth and wood structures and open air straw enclosures to smart granaries integrated with low-temperature storage, controlled-atmosphere preservation, and intelligent monitoring—is more than just an upgrade of storage conditions; it represents a leap forward in safeguarding national food security.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality reshaping global agricultural landscapes. Extreme weather events, shifting rainfall patterns, and rising temperatures are challenging the stability of grain production systems worldwide, making grain security a paramount concern for nations. In this context, the transition to green, low-carbon agriculture has emerged as both a strategic response to climate risks and a cornerstone for safeguarding long-term grain security. By integrating technological innovation with policy support, this transformation aims to build agricultural systems that are low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable—ultimately fortifying our ability to feed growing populations amid uncertainty.