Core Insights - The latest agricultural report indicates that nearly 80% of the autumn grain harvest has been completed nationwide as of October 21, with specific crops showing varying completion rates [1][3] Group 1: Crop Harvesting Progress - The harvesting progress for different crops includes nearly 80% for mid-season rice, over 80% for corn, nearly 90% for soybeans, and over 20% for late double-crop rice [1] - Regionally, the Huang-Huai-Hai area has nearly 80% completion, while Northeast, Southwest, and Northwest regions exceed 80%. The Yangtze River middle and lower reaches are at nearly 70%, and South China is over 30% [3] Group 2: Specific Crop Insights - In Tonghua County, Jilin Province, farmers are actively harvesting late rice, particularly the "Jihong 6" variety, which has shown strong growth characteristics [4][6] - The "Jihong 6" variety exhibits high germination rates and robust stems, with an average yield of approximately 1,100 pounds per acre. The harvest is expected to be delayed by 10 days compared to previous years due to late frost, allowing for better maturation [9] Group 3: Sales and Economic Impact - The local rice planting cooperative has established contracts with a local rice processing group, ensuring stable sales channels and price certainty for farmers, which enhances their income security [12] - In Tonghua City, the total area harvested for autumn crops has surpassed 2.1415 million acres, with an expected total grain output of over 2.9 billion pounds for 2025 [14] Group 4: Seed Production and Technology - In Xiangdong District, Jiangxi Province, 45,000 acres of seed rice are being harvested, with an expected average yield of 370 kilograms per acre, representing a 2% increase from 2024 [16] - The district has built 24 modern grain drying facilities with a daily drying capacity of 9,100 tons to support seed producers [17] Group 5: Other Crop Harvests - In Ningxia's Xiji County, the zucchini harvest is underway, with over 20,000 acres planted, generating a production value of over 36 million yuan [20][22] - In Henan's Xichuan County, the soft-seed pomegranate harvest is thriving, with over 20,000 acres planted, benefiting from eco-friendly cultivation practices [24][26]