Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the successful implementation of protective tillage practices in Tongyu County, Jilin Province, which has significantly increased corn yields through the use of straw return and strip tillage methods [1][5][9] - The article describes the innovative strip tillage method, which involves creating straw-covered strips and bare strips for planting, effectively conserving moisture and protecting the soil from wind erosion [5][7] - The corn yield in the cooperative's 3,000 acres increased from over 1,400 pounds per acre to 1,800 pounds per acre due to the adoption of this technology, demonstrating a significant improvement in productivity [7][9] Group 2 - In 2023, Jilin Province added 2 million acres of protective tillage, bringing the total to 40 million acres, with a goal to increase grain production by 10 billion pounds by 2027 [9] - The article also mentions the ongoing wheat harvesting efforts in Henan and Hubei provinces, where local authorities are mobilizing resources to ensure a successful harvest [13][14] - In Hubei, the wheat planting area is 5.36 million acres, accounting for half of the province's total wheat production, with significant efforts being made to facilitate the harvesting process [14][18]