秋雨连绵的秋收：农户手掰背扛抢收，玉米霉变发芽

Core Insights - The agricultural sector is facing significant challenges due to extreme weather conditions, including drought followed by excessive rainfall, which have severely impacted crop yields and farmers' incomes [1][3][10]. Group 1: Crop Yield and Financial Impact - Farmers in regions like Henan, Shaanxi, and Shandong are reporting that they may not recover the costs of fertilizers and seeds due to poor harvests, with some expecting to earn significantly less than previous years [1][10]. - For instance, a farmer in Henan noted that his corn yield dropped from over 1,100 yuan per mu last year to potentially less than 400 yuan this year [1]. - Another farmer reported that his yield of 6,000 pounds of wet corn sold for only 3,000 yuan, a stark contrast to previous years where he earned over 1,000 yuan per mu [12][13]. Group 2: Weather Conditions and Harvest Challenges - The average rainfall in Henan since September reached 349.6 mm, 2.6 times higher than the historical average, marking the highest level since records began in 1961 [5]. - In Shandong, rainfall was recorded at 246.5 mm, a 269% increase compared to the norm, leading to soil saturation and difficulties in harvesting [6]. - The persistent rain has caused delays in harvesting, with traditional harvesting machinery becoming ineffective in muddy conditions, forcing farmers to resort to manual methods [7][10]. Group 3: Government and Cooperative Responses - The Ministry of Agriculture has mobilized over 200,000 tracked harvesters to assist in the affected regions, highlighting the urgency of the situation [7][17]. - Emergency measures have been implemented, including the establishment of over 4,700 grain drying service points across Shandong and Henan to help farmers manage their wet harvests [15][17]. - The national cooperative society has called for better coordination and resource allocation to enhance harvesting and drying capabilities in response to the ongoing challenges [17].