RAY is a global platform developed by Lanworth that uses satellite imagery, weather data, crop modeling, and field observations to provide timely and accurate estimates of agricultural production early in the growing season for key crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar cane and palm oil. RAY maps planted areas and assesses crop yields through biophysical models and field surveys. Weekly reports summarize estimates by location and are accompanied by expert analysis to enable sound investment, risk management and procurement decisions.

1. RAY: R e A l- t i m e A R e A A nd Y ie l d ®
A modern solution to an ancient problem: predicting
the harvest. Combining daily satellite and weather
data, advanced crop modeling, and extensive field
observations, RAY provides timely and accurate
estimates of agricultural production early in the
growing season. RAY is a global platform, expanding
each year to cover new regions and new crops.
Unmatched in breadth and depth, Lanworth’s
supply intelligence enables sound investment, risk
management, and procurement.
KeY feAtuRes
Planted area is mapped using satellite imagery
and detailed knowledge of rotation and cultivation
practices. Yield is assessed through biophysical
models of plant growth and development, with
extensive field surveys performed to ensure
high accuracy. Weekly reports present estimates About lAnwoRth
Lanworth is a natural resource
summarized by country, state/province and district, intelligence firm specializing in
and are accompanied by expert commentary and agriculture, forestry, and renewable
analysis. energy. Since 2000, Lanworth has
enhanced client decision making with
CuRRent CoveRAge reliable supply information derived from
• Corn (US and South America) imagery, biophysical models, and spatial
analysis. In 2007 Lanworth merged
,
• Soybeans (US and South America) with The Westervelt Company, a natural
• Wheat (US and South America) resources and land management
• Sugar cane (Brazil and India) organization.
• Palm oil (Indonesia)
• Woody biomass (US)
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