Core Insights - As of October 2, 2023, Henan Province has harvested 56.98 million acres of autumn crops, with a daily progress of 3.78 million acres [1] - The total planting area for autumn grain in Henan exceeds 76 million acres, with corn accounting for over 57 million acres [1] - The recent increase in rainfall has slowed the harvesting progress, prompting local authorities to enhance grain drying efforts [1] Summary by Categories Harvest Progress - Henan Province has harvested 56.98 million acres of autumn crops, with 34.85 million acres being grain crops, including 28.41 million acres of corn and 4.92 million acres of rice [1] - The harvesting progress varies by city, with Xinyang, Kaifeng, and Puyang exceeding 60%, while cities like Nanyang, Zhoukou, and Shangqiu have surpassed 50% [1] Weather Impact - A significant rainfall event occurred from October 1 to 2, with an average precipitation of 30.4 mm across Henan, affecting the harvesting pace [1] - Nine cities in Henan recorded over 30 mm of rainfall, which has led to a slowdown in the harvesting of autumn crops [1] Grain Drying Efforts - In response to the weather conditions, local grain drying facilities are operating at full capacity, with Zhoukou City utilizing 459 drying machines capable of processing 59,000 tons daily [1] - The agricultural department advises farmers to take advantage of breaks in rainfall to expedite harvesting and drying processes to prevent grain spoilage [1]

新华社郑州10月1日电（记者马意翀）一辆辆满载着金黄玉米的拖拉机从田间地头不断驶向烘干 塔，工作人员忙着对玉米进行脱粒、过磅、装卸。田间地头，农业等部门积极调度收割机械，及时组织 履带式收割机为土壤湿度较大地块抢收玉米，对于不便机械作业的小地块，干部群众齐上阵，组织人工 收获…… 记者近日在河南多地采访了解到，面对持续阴雨天气，河南正以"抢"字当头、"快"字为要，打出组 合拳，全力打好秋粮"保卫战"。 9月29日，位于河南新野县施庵镇宋张村的烘干塔正全天24小时开足马力烘干玉米。新华社记者 马 意翀 摄 金秋时节，河南新野县玉米收割已近一半。记者在新野县施庵镇宋张村看到，位于此处的玉米烘干 塔正开足马力烘干玉米，一派繁忙景象。烘干厂负责人王佳宁一边盯着烘干设备一边告诉记者，目前烘 干塔每天24小时持续运转，每天能烘干玉米约260吨。 "近期秋雨连绵，从地里运过来的玉米水分含量偏大。每批次玉米水分含量被烘干到14%以内需要 约10个小时，烘干成本约每斤8分钱。"王佳宁告诉记者，最近该烘干塔为附近至少数百农户解了"燃眉 之急"。 图为9月29日，位于河南新野县施庵镇宋张村的烘干塔刚刚完成烘干的玉米。新华社记者 马 ...