河南孟州打响秋粮“保卫战”

Core Insights - The article highlights the proactive measures taken by Mengzhou City in Henan Province to ensure timely harvesting and drying of crops amid heavy rainfall, which has significantly delayed the autumn harvest [1][2][3] Group 1: Harvesting and Drying Operations - The drying facility operated by Runtian Agricultural Materials Chain Co., Ltd. has a daily processing capacity of 160 tons, catering to the needs of local corn farmers [1] - As of October 13, Mengzhou has harvested over 77,800 acres of corn, which is 35.39% of the targeted 220,000 acres, and 54,000 acres of peanuts, accounting for 42.28% of the 128,000 acres [3] Group 2: Weather and Agricultural Management - Since September, Mengzhou has experienced 383.4 mm of rainfall, four times the average for the same period, causing waterlogging in low-lying fields and delaying the harvest [1] - The local government has implemented a joint consultation mechanism to analyze weather changes and disseminate over 10 warning messages daily through various channels [2] Group 3: Support and Services for Farmers - More than 60 agricultural technicians have formed 11 service teams to provide one-on-one guidance to farmers, addressing over 100 harvesting challenges [2] - The city has mobilized over 600 corn harvesters and established temporary drying areas in over 120 locations to ensure that crops are dried and stored efficiently [2][3]