Core Insights - The 44th China Fresh Corn Conference opened in Beijing, highlighting the significance of the Pinggu District as a core area for agricultural innovation in China [1][2] - The establishment of a corn garden covering over 1,000 acres aims to plant 132 high-quality new corn varieties, reinforcing China's position as the world's largest fresh corn producer with nearly 30 million acres of planting area [1] Group 1: Agricultural Innovation - Pinggu District is developing an agricultural innovation hub, focusing on fresh corn breeding, planting, processing, and sales [2] - The corn garden will utilize a digital planting management platform to track growth data and optimize planting techniques for various corn varieties [1][2] Group 2: Economic and Social Benefits - The establishment of a fresh corn selection center and industrial distribution center is expected to provide three main benefits: improved quality of corn, faster delivery through an efficient logistics system, and enhanced food safety through standardized management [2] - The conference has been held annually since 2005, becoming the largest platform for the fresh corn industry in China, with plans for it to be hosted permanently in Pinggu [2]