Core Viewpoint - The wheat harvest in Shandong province is progressing with over 60 million acres maturing, and mechanical harvesting is expected to peak around June 5, coinciding with the Grain in Ear festival [1][2]. Group 1: Harvesting Process - Mechanical harvesting is being conducted across Shandong, with a focus on reducing losses during the process. The average loss rate is around 1%, with some operators achieving as low as 0.75% [2]. - The optimal time for mechanical harvesting is during the wax maturity to early maturity stages of wheat, and specific machinery adjustments are recommended to minimize losses [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Machinery Promotion - The province has initiated a "Ten Hundred Thousand" campaign to promote key agricultural machinery technologies, conduct numerous training sessions, and ensure the availability of advanced machinery for farmers [3]. - A total of 150,000 agricultural machines have been prepared for the summer harvest, including 190,000 wheat harvesters and 230,000 corn planters, to meet the production needs [4]. Group 3: Support and Logistics - The agricultural department has issued over 32,000 cross-regional operation permits and established over 600 green channels for machinery transport to facilitate the harvesting process [4]. - To ensure fuel supply for agricultural machinery, 767 fuel supply points have been set up, along with a 5% discount policy for fuel used in agricultural operations [4]. Group 4: Emergency Response - The province has developed contingency plans to address potential challenges such as adverse weather conditions, equipment shortages, and difficulties in harvesting operations [4]. - The wheat harvest is critical for the overall grain production for the year, and efforts are being made to ensure a successful and efficient harvesting process [4].