by Steve Levay on Mar 30, 2021

Plan with Confidence and the Best Field Data Available As the new growing season opens, growers are looking to put the uncertainties of 2020 behind them and start fresh. Digital technologies and the increasing availability of data from the field help provide a fresh perspective on where to focus resources and ensure […]

by Tara O'Shea on Mar 22, 2021

Decoupling deforestation from commodities production is critical to climate and sustainability solutions. Today, over two-thirds of tropical deforestation occurs due to the production of just four commodities: cattle, soy, palm oil, and pulp and timber. However, global supply chains are complex, and commercial-grade solutions to account for and manage deforestation risks remain […]

by Michael Kyle on Mar 19, 2021

This is part two of our series, “Belonging Spotlight.” Each volume features a member of our Planet community and is a valuable opportunity to get to know the person, the whole person, and understand what belonging really means to them.  I had the great privilege to sit down and connect with Patrice […]

by Will Marshall on Mar 18, 2021

It’s with great pleasure that I announce that Kevin Weil is joining Planet as President of Product and Business. Planet had its best year yet in 2020 and we’re growing quickly! With nearly 200 satellites in orbit, our imagery tells a story of accelerating change around the world. Planet’s business is built […]

by Irene Benito on Mar 17, 2021

Identifying potential threats and acting decisively is crucial to ensuring global security. Geointelligence analysts are responsible for studying a myriad of activities that might indicate a security risk. But how do they analyze activities that are intentionally carried out in a covert or hidden manner?  To get insight into this question, we […]