On October 6, the Jiusan branch of Beidahuang Group, often referred to as the “Green Soybean Capital of China,” proudly announced a remarkable milestone in its soybean harvesting campaign. The company completed the harvest across an impressive 2.6623 million acres, achieving an average yield of over 400 jin per acre. Notably, one area even reported a record-breaking yield of 598.7 jin per acre, marking a significant achievement in soybean production for the company.
For years, the Jiusan branch has been committed to advancing the soybean industry. This year, the company made strategic adjustments to its planting approach, increasing its soybean cultivation area to account for 67.4% of the total sowing area for all crops. In restructuring their soybean varieties, they selected a mix of early and mid-maturing types, with 60% being early to mid-maturing and the remaining 40% mid-maturing. This careful planning resulted in maintaining field losses during the harvest to less than 2%.
Lü Guangyan, the head of the Agricultural Development Department at the Jiusan branch, provided insights on the challenges posed by this year’s climate. Despite facing below-average rainfall, ranging from 228 to 348 millimeters, the company implemented a range of drought-resistant measures and adjusted their summer management techniques. One notable initiative was the “one spray, multiple promotion” strategy, which led to a 15% increase in soybean weight per hundred grains compared to previous years.
As part of their harvesting strategy, the company vigilantly monitored the moisture levels of various soybean varieties to ensure optimal harvesting conditions, targeting moisture levels below 13.5%. They initiated the harvest when moisture levels were between 13.5% and 14%, emphasizing the careful segregation and cleaning of harvested seeds to ensure quality for next year’s planting.
In addition, the company took proactive measures for areas where soybeans had fallen over by promptly installing supports to minimize losses during the harvest. This approach helped to reduce field losses and maintain product integrity, ensuring that the successful yields were properly stored.
