Maize (Zea mays), the second most-produced crop worldwide, serves as the cornerstone for
global food security and human livelihood. Early-season maize mapping benefits maize …

Accurate measurements of maize yields at field or subfield scales are useful for guiding
agronomic practices and investments and policies for improving food security. Data on …

Spatially explicit information on crop distribution is essential for market information, food
security, and agricultural sustainability. However, high-resolution crop maps are unavailable …

As the second largest producer of maize, China contributes 23% of global maize production
and plays an important role in guaranteeing maize markets stability. In spite of its …

Early-season crop identification is of great importance for monitoring crop growth and
predicting yield for decision makers and private sectors. As one of the largest producers of …

The accurate and timely mapping of summer maize is vital for agricultural management and
food security. Time-series remotely sensed imagery provides a promising data resource for …

Accurate and updated information on winter wheat distribution is vital for food security. The
intra-class variability of the temporal profiles of vegetation indices presents substantial …

Accurate and timely information on winter wheat spatial distribution is essential for food
security and environmental sustainability. However, high-quality nation-wide winter wheat …

Northeast China is the leading grain production region in China where one-fifth of the
national grain is produced; however, consistent and reliable crop maps are still unavailable …

The goal of this study was to promptly map the extent of corn and soybeans early in the
growing season. A classification experiment was conducted for the US Corn Belt and …