Core Insights - The article highlights the successful implementation of straw utilization methods in the province, achieving a comprehensive utilization rate of 93.16% by the end of last year, an increase of 13 percentage points since 2015, positioning the province among the top in the country [1][2] Group 1: Straw Utilization Methods - The province has adopted a "five transformations" approach (feed, fuel, fertilizer, substrate, and raw material) to enhance the comprehensive utilization of straw [1] - Key methods include returning straw to the fields, which is integrated with conservation tillage and black soil protection projects, covering 13.5 million acres of conservation tillage and 4 million acres of straw return [1] - The combination of organic fertilizers and straw return has been implemented on 2 million acres, significantly improving soil organic matter content and crop yields [1] Group 2: Livestock Feed and Clean Energy - The province has launched the "straw to meat" initiative, converting straw into high-value feed for over 11 million herbivorous livestock [2] - In terms of fuel utilization, the province has made strides in rural clean heating, replacing fossil fuels with straw, adding three large biogas companies and 20 straw direct combustion boilers, achieving a total capacity of 1,000 steam tons [2] - The effective utilization of straw has led to a significant reduction in open burning and improper disposal, contributing to improved air quality across 14 cities [2] Group 3: Technological Innovations and Standards - New technologies have emerged in straw utilization, with straw-based carbon fertilizer technology recognized as one of the top ten leading technologies by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs [2] - The province has established 38 local standards related to straw utilization and black soil protection, covering various technical methods and machinery products [2] - Ongoing research is focused on improving the disposal of vegetable straw in facility agriculture, with promising techniques being tested in the western Liaoning region [2]