b'are being increasingly utilized. These technologiesweed, and pest control. Large machines can be include precision agriculture for chemical application,operated remotely or in groups of two or more planting, and harvesting, which rely on in-eldthrough GPS guidance and automated steering. sensors and satellite imaging. Advanced weatherUse of these technologies can reduce the number forecasting and eld sensors can pinpoint moreof laborers required, although higher levels of skill accurately optimal timing for planting, harvesting,may be needed. 26Idaho Acres Burned in Wild\x1fresTHOUSANDS OF ACRES1200100068006004002000 1980 2019Source: National Fire and Aviation Management (FAMWEB) Data WarehouseFIGURE 8. Idaho Acres Burned (Thousands of Acres; 1980-2019)U.S. Corn Yields180160140 DroughtDrought -29%Yield: Bushels per Acre120 -17%Blight100 -18%80 Flood Unusual 60 Climate Drought Events40 Wet spring,-26%early frost20 -16%01960 197019801990 20002010YearFIGURE 9. U.S. corn yields from 1960 - 2007Idaho Agricultural Forecast 25'