Humic acid and soil exchange their innermost thoughts.

Humic acid: Soil brother, how have you been lately?

Soil: Just like that—neither dead nor alive.

Humic acid: What’s wrong? You look so listless.

Soil: Look at me now—pale and emaciated—can I ever get better?

Humic acid: What’s wrong?

Soil: Originally, I was robust and nutritionally well‑balanced, capable of meeting the needs of human production and daily life. But lately, I’ve no idea what’s come over humanity: either they’re slugging all sorts of chemical fertilizers and hormones into me, regardless of whether I can digest them, or they simply focus on sowing without bothering to till the soil. To prevent their losses, I’m forced to do my utmost to help the crops grow—leaving me with some parts plump and others so parched they’re nearly withering away.

Humic acid: I’ve noticed this problem too: humans are always impatient for quick results, eager to get rich overnight and adopt a predatory approach to business. It’s as if satisfying their needs over the past few years means they can simply coast from here on out.

Soil: I feel so helpless! In the past, I could grow safe, healthy crops, and everyone said the fruits were sweet and delicious, while the grains were rich and flavorful. But now they claim nothing tastes good anymore—pesticide residues, heavy metals exceeding the limits… How tragic!

Humic acid: Isn’t that right? Incidents of toxic rice and chemically treated vegetables are all too common. Once the very staples that fed humanity, they’re now turning into sources of harm. Who knows whether it’s greed driving this or some unseen force pushing us toward disaster?

Soil: Hey, buddy, what do you do?

Humic acid: Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself—I’m humic acid. We’re actually relatives.

Soil: Oh, it’s you—haven’t seen you in ages. What’ve you been up to?

Humic acid: Brother, no need to say more! I’ve always been clear about my role: I work quietly, like a gentle rain that nourishes all things. But humans, eager for quick results, have abandoned me in favor of heavy chemical fertilizers, chasing nothing but so‑called efficiency today.

Soil: I’ve heard that overseas, practices in this area are far more advanced than in China. There, they know how to replenish the land, respect natural science, and follow ecological cycles—so even desert nations like Israel have become exemplary models of modern agriculture.

Humic acid: So, big brother, don’t look so down. More and more people are realizing that the two of us complement each other, and they’re starting to take soil balance seriously too. That’s why I’ve come to see you today—just to chat.

Soil: Yeah, these days everyone in the ag‑input industry keeps talking about the “money‑grabbing era,” rushing to jump into ag‑e‑commerce and all sorts of cross‑industry ventures. So, buddy, what should we team up to do?

Humic acid: Brother, to be honest, over the years I’ve also honed some serious skills.

Soil: Go ahead and tell me.

Humic acid: I collaborated with beneficial microorganisms to develop a highly active bio‑fertilizer. By providing the microbial strains with a natural, high‑quality nutrient base, they thrived and multiplied at a rate far outpacing China’s population growth. Within a month, 20 million microbial colonies swelled to over 500 million—each one robust and vigorous—and when pitted against harmful, competing microbes, they proved utterly unstoppable, winning every battle.

Soil: So what’s in it for me?

Humic acid: It’s like giving your body a deep massage to loosen tight muscles and unblock energy channels, nourish yin and strengthen the lungs, ensuring smooth breathing. It also helps retain moisture, so you won’t suffer from dehydration even during severe droughts. More importantly, it boosts gastric motility, enabling your body to further digest excess nutrients from fertilizers and convert them into usable energy, leaving you stronger and healthier.

Soil: So won’t I be able to produce high-quality vegetables and fruits again?

Humic acid: Exactly!

Soil: So what other skills do you have?

Humic acid: I also offer a special function that accelerates root development in crops, helping to foster a dense network of fine roots and a robust taproot. Additionally, I can raise soil temperature, providing protection against frost damage when cold snaps strike.

Soil: Why don’t people understand such a great feature?

Humic acid: Isn’t it all because of the pursuit of quick gains? But now things have turned around—human consciousness is beginning to shift, and my benefits are being recognized by more and more people.

Soil: What other skills do you have?

Humic acid: I can be formulated with secondary and micronutrients into a foliar fertilizer that, when sprayed on crop leaves, produces a deep green color and thick, robust foliage. When combined with macronutrients, I become a water‑soluble functional fertilizer that enhances nutrient uptake without waste. This saves money, boosts yields, and even commands a premium price for the fruit—leaving farmers delighted.

Soil: Good brother, you’re really talented!

Humic acid: Wasn’t it CCTV that also warned of “land growing increasingly barren, nourished by fertilizer”? Everyone has come to realize it—soon you’ll be set free too.

Soil: Bro, looks like spring’s here for both of us!

Humic acid: That’s a must!

Soil: Bro, it’s pretty late—I’m heading to bed. Let’s chat another day!

Humic acid: Alright, I’ll come visit you often. Brother, goodbye!