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Satellite monitoring of Portugal's cork oak montado reveals whether the canopy is holding or dying back — updated monthly, free.

Satellite monitoring of Alqueva's super-intensive olive plantations tracks canopy density and irrigation performance month by month — free.

Satellite monitoring of Alsace vineyards tracks canopy health and moisture stress through the dry growing season — free, updated monthly.

Satellite monitoring of South Tyrol's apple orchards reveals canopy health and chlorophyll status through the alpine growing season — free, monthly.

France's worst Mediterranean wildfire in 50 years burned 11,133 hectares across the Corbières massif in Aude. 1 dead, 36 homes destroyed, 16 communes affected. Satellite dNBR burn severity analysis.

Satellite monitoring of France's breadbasket reveals the seasonal pulse of wheat and barley from green-up to harvest — free, monthly.

There is no single best vegetation index — NDVI, NDRE, NDMI, EVI, SAVI and NDWI each answer a different question. Here is which index to use for each crop decision, from growth to nitrogen to water.

Satellite monitoring of Bordeaux's Médoc vineyards tracks canopy health through the vintage — see what the vines are saying this month, free.

Satellite monitoring of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune tracks the low, dense canopy of grand cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay through the vintage — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Camargue rice paddies reveals the flooded-to-harvest cycle with NDVI and NDWI — free, updated monthly.

A wildfire burned 700 hectares near Castelnau-de-Guers in Hérault, threatening Languedoc vineyards. 750 firefighters deployed, 220 caravans saved. Satellite dNBR burn severity analysis.

Satellite monitoring of California's almond belt tracks canopy health and water stress through the irrigation season — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Champagne's Côte des Blancs tracks the modest canopy of grand cru Chardonnay through the coolest vintage in France — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Chianti Classico's hillside Sangiovese reveals canopy health and water stress through the Tuscan summer — free, monthly.

The largest wildfire in EU history burned 94,000 hectares of protected forest in northeastern Greece. Satellite dNBR analysis reveals burn severity patterns across the Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli National Park.

Satellite monitoring of the Douro's steep schist terraces reveals how Touriga Nacional handles the brutal continental heat — free, monthly.

EVI and NDVI both measure vegetation, but EVI resists saturation over dense canopy and corrects for haze. Learn the formula differences, when each wins, and which to use for your crop.

An NDVI map turns your field into color — green means healthy, brown means trouble. Learn what each NDVI value and color means, how the scale works, and how to spot problems before they spread.

Satellite monitoring of Huelva's berry fields reveals winter crop health and water status under plastic tunnels — free, monthly.

Answer 'is my field healthy?' in 30 seconds from free Sentinel-2 data — satellite indices reveal crop status before you can see it from the ground.

Satellite monitoring of Jaén's sea of rain-fed olive groves — the world's largest — reveals drought stress and canopy health, free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Jerez's albariza-soil vineyards tracks how Palomino Fino survives the Andalusian summer on stored winter rain — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of La Rioja's Tempranillo vineyards reveals canopy health and water stress through the Ebro valley season — free, monthly.

The deadliest US wildfire in over a century destroyed historic Lahaina on Maui. Hurricane-force winds drove fire through invasive grasses into a densely populated town. Satellite dNBR analysis.

France's largest wildfire in over 50 years burned 30,000 hectares of maritime pine forest south of Bordeaux during a 42°C heatwave. dNBR satellite analysis of the 2022 Landiras fires.

Satellite monitoring of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc vineyards reveals canopy health and phenology in the Southern Hemisphere season — free, monthly.

A wildfire burned 750 hectares near Marseille in July 2025, forcing airport closure, highway shutdowns, and mass evacuations. 9 firefighters injured. Satellite dNBR burn severity analysis.

Satellite monitoring of Mendoza's high-altitude Malbec vineyards tracks snowmelt-dependent water stress through the desert growing season — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of the Mosel's near-vertical slate vineyards reveals how Riesling survives at the absolute northern limit of wine — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Napa's Rutherford bench reveals Cabernet canopy health, water stress, and fire risk through the California season — free, monthly.

A wildfire burned 2,000 hectares near Narbonne in July 2025, mobilizing 1,050 firefighters. 5 injured, homes and infrastructure damaged. Satellite dNBR burn severity analysis from Sentinel-2.

NDVI is built from two satellite bands: red and near-infrared. Learn which wavelengths NDVI uses, the Sentinel-2 bands behind it, why leaves reflect NIR and absorb red, and how the formula works.

NDVI and NDRE measure different things. NDVI tracks canopy density and growth; NDRE tracks leaf chlorophyll and nitrogen. Here is exactly when to use each — and when to use both.

Satellite monitoring of the Pfalz wine route reveals how one of Germany's warmest regions ripens Riesling and red varieties — free, monthly.

Portugal's worst wildfire since 2017 burned 110,000 hectares of forest and farmland across northern and central regions. Satellite dNBR analysis reveals burn severity and agricultural impact.

Satellite monitoring of Priorat's slate-terraced vineyards reveals how old-vine Garnacha survives the extreme Catalan heat — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Valdobbiadene's UNESCO-listed Prosecco hills reveals canopy health across the steep terraced landscape — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Puglia's centuries-old olive groves reveals the slow decline or stability of a cultural landscape under threat — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of the Rheingau's south-facing Rhine slopes reveals how Riesling exploits the river's heat mirror — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Ribera del Duero's high-meseta Tinto Fino reveals how the vines survive extreme diurnal swings — free, monthly.

Satellite monitoring of Sancerre's Kimmeridgian marl vineyards reveals canopy health and the cool-climate tension that defines the vintage — free, monthly.

Free Sentinel-2 satellites photograph every field on Earth every five days — here's how satellite crop monitoring turns that data into actionable farm intelligence.

Satellite monitoring of Stellenbosch's mountain-ringed vineyards reveals phenology inverted from the Northern Hemisphere — free, monthly.

The worst wildfire in the Canary Islands in 40 years burned 15,000 hectares of Canary Island pine forest around Mount Teide. dNBR satellite analysis of the 2023 Tenerife fire.

NDRE is the satellite index for nitrogen. Learn how to read NDRE maps, spot nitrogen-deficient zones before they yellow, and plan variable-rate fertilizer applications that save money and boost yield.

Satellite monitoring of Valencia's historic citrus groves reveals the subtle signals of an evergreen crop through the seasons — free, monthly.

A vegetation index turns satellite reflectance into a single number describing crop health. Learn what they are, how the 8 most important indices differ, and how to choose the right one.

EVI is a satellite vegetation index that stays sensitive over dense canopies where NDVI saturates. Uses blue-band atmospheric correction for accuracy in high-biomass and tropical crops.

MSAVI2 is the self-adjusting soil-corrected vegetation index — computes the correction from the data, no fixed L factor. Ideal for heterogeneous fields and early growth.

NBR measures fuel condition and fire risk; dNBR measures burn severity after a fire. Learn both formulas, the USGS severity scale, and how satellites assess wildfire damage.

NDMI measures vegetation water content from satellites — the most reliable early-warning index for drought stress and wildfire risk. Catches water stress days before NDVI.

NDRE measures chlorophyll and nitrogen status in crops using the red-edge band — more sensitive than NDVI for mid-to-late season nutrition. Essential for variable-rate nitrogen applications.

NDVI measures vegetation health from satellite imagery using the ratio of near-infrared and red light. Learn what NDVI values mean for your crop and how to check your field free.

NDWI is a satellite index that detects open water bodies and surface wetness — lakes, flooded fields, and waterlogged soil. Learn the formula and how it differs from NDMI.

SAVI corrects NDVI for soil background — essential for monitoring young or sparse crops where bare soil drags NDVI down. Learn the formula and when to use it.

Satellite monitoring of Oregon's Willamette Valley reveals how Pinot Noir handles the cool maritime climate — free, monthly.