Core Insights - The article discusses the impact of continuous rainfall on the winter wheat sowing period in major grain-producing areas, highlighting efforts to ensure timely planting and high-quality sowing practices across various regions [1][3]. Group 1: Winter Wheat Sowing - The autumn and winter sowing area accounts for nearly one-fourth of the annual grain sowing area, with recent reports indicating that nearly 70% of winter wheat has been sown nationwide [3]. - In Shandong, over 60 million acres of winter wheat sowing tasks have been allocated to specific plots, promoting cold-resistant early-maturing varieties and late-sowing techniques to mitigate the impact of delayed sowing [5]. - In Anhui, efforts are focused on precise land preparation and accelerating soil drying to prevent poor sowing conditions, with over 1,700 agricultural technicians deployed to assist large-scale grain producers [7]. Group 2: Innovative Techniques - In Sichuan, experts have introduced a new no-till sowing technology for wheat following rice, modifying existing sowing machines to facilitate planting in wet soil conditions [8]. - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has organized technical guidance teams to key provinces to ensure the implementation of critical measures for autumn and winter sowing, aiming to improve sowing quality [17]. Group 3: Winter Oilseed Rape Sowing - In Jiangxi, over 240 million yuan has been allocated to support the expansion of winter oilseed rape cultivation, with expected sowing areas stabilizing at over 9 million acres [10]. - The winter oilseed rape sowing progress in the Yangtze River basin has exceeded 90% [11]. - In Hunan, the expected sowing area for winter oilseed rape is over 20 million acres, with plans to promote 10 main varieties and implement mechanized sowing techniques by 2025 [13].