Spring sowing sets the foundation, promising a bountiful harvest. This year, the 290 Branch of Beidahuang Agricultural Co., Ltd. has focused on achieving high, stable, and increased grain yields. It has prioritized the critical step of corn mulching, standardizing production operations throughout the process to ensure this year's corn is well-planted, grows robustly, and achieves high yields.

Mulching lays the groundwork for a good harvest. During this spring's sowing period, facing the adverse effects of periodic low temperatures, the 290 Branch adopted corn mulching technology as a key measure to accumulate heat and preserve soil moisture. Plans were made in advance, and technical standards were detailed. Since mulching operations began in early May, various management areas have seized clear weather, coordinated agricultural machinery resources, and strictly implemented operational requirements of "straight film laying, firm film pressing, and tight soil covering." Technicians have supervised the entire process to ensure the film is laid flat with edges firmly sealed, fully utilizing its functions of "heat preservation, moisture retention, and weed suppression." Currently, the branch has completed its corn mulching operations with high quality, laying a solid foundation for subsequent corn sowing. "The mulching film is like a thermal blanket for the soil, effectively raising ground temperature by 2-3°C, allowing corn to emerge about a week earlier. It also locks in soil moisture and reduces weed growth, saving significant effort in later management," explained staff member Song Qihai. The high-quality completion of mulching operations not only solved the problem of low-temperature spring sowing but also established a good foundation for uniform, complete, and robust seedlings.

Technology strengthens support for high yield. In this year's production, the 290 Branch consistently regarded high and stable corn yields, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement as core goals. It adhered to the principle of "storing grain in technology," treating mulching as a key measure for high-yield corn cultivation and abandoning traditional extensive planting methods. To fully leverage the yield-increasing advantages of the technology, the branch organized training sessions for growers and machinery operators in advance, clarifying mulching standards and precautions. Technicians were dispatched to the fields for on-site guidance, troubleshooting, and strict control over operational details to ensure standardized and regulated implementation of mulching. It is reported that after the high-standard completion of mulching operations, the field soil environment was effectively improved, soil moisture was locked in, ground temperature was stabilized, and problems affecting corn growth such as early spring low temperatures, drought, and rampant weeds were completely resolved. The favorable growing environment allows corn to emerge faster and more uniformly, with seedlings developing strong root systems and vigorous growth. The plants' resistance to cold, drought, pests, and diseases is significantly enhanced, reducing weak, diseased, and missing seedlings from the source. This effectively mitigates yield reduction risks, transforming technological advantages into production gains and providing solid technical support for stable and high corn yields in later stages.

Management safeguards the harvest. Currently, corn mulching operations have concluded with high standards. The 290 Branch maintains momentum in production and continuous management, seamlessly advancing subsequent spring farming tasks and fully transitioning into critical stages such as corn sowing and seedling preparation. The branch firmly establishes a production philosophy of "a season's harvest, full-process control," building a comprehensive production system covering mulching as the base, precise sowing, and field management. Management responsibilities are layered and reinforced, with detailed measures for each stage to ensure orderly connection and effective implementation of all spring farming activities. In the next steps, the 290 Branch will closely monitor farming schedules and weather changes, strictly control corn sowing quality, and precisely manage key indicators such as sowing depth, density, and soil covering thickness. Simultaneously, regular field inspections will be conducted, with meticulous management tasks including seedling inspection and replenishment, weed clearing, green pest and disease control, and scientific regulation of water and fertilizer. These efforts aim to comprehensively ensure the healthy growth of corn throughout its entire growth cycle, guaranteeing fields free of weak, missing, or diseased seedlings, thereby safeguarding a full-year grain harvest.