Company Dynamics - The chairman of Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co., Ltd., Shao Genhuo, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 60, prompting the company to express deep condolences by adjusting its website to a black-and-white interface and displaying his portrait [2] - Shao Genhuo, born in Jinhua, Zhejiang, entered Zhejiang Agricultural University in 1982 and later completed his doctoral studies at China Agricultural University, becoming one of the early agricultural PhDs in China [2] - In 1993, he founded Beijing Dabeinong Feed Technology Co., Ltd. with an initial capital of 20,000 yuan, which later evolved into Dabeinong Group, adhering to the philosophy of "serving the country and promoting agriculture" [2] - Dabeinong has expanded from the feed industry to multiple sectors, including seed industry, animal health, and vaccines, establishing itself as a leading enterprise in China's agricultural technology sector [2] - As of the end of 2024, Dabeinong has developed three core business segments: feed, seed, and pig farming, with feed production capacity exceeding 10 million tons and an annual pig output of 6.4 million heads [2] Management Philosophy and Social Responsibility - Shao Genhuo's management philosophy was forward-looking, exemplified by the employee stock ownership plan launched in 2014, where he distributed 6% of his shares (valued at over 1.3 billion yuan) to 3,000 employees, transitioning the company's governance from a family-based model to a platform-based one [3] - Dabeinong has demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility, with special scholarships totaling over 45 million yuan benefiting more than 36,000 agricultural university students and faculty [3] - Shao Genhuo ranked high on the Harvard China Charity List, with personal donations totaling 150 million yuan in 2021, including a 10 million yuan donation to Xiamen University, reflecting his commitment to "serving the country and promoting agriculture" [3]