How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Massachusetts?

Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Massachusetts typically runs about $17–$30 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.

What carrier volume and how many passes for alfalfa & hay?

Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Massachusetts

Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Massachusetts, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.

Quick answer: Drone spraying for alfalfa & hay in Massachusetts typically runs $17–$30 per acre (application only). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands. Typical carrier volume is 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).

State

Massachusetts

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Massachusetts

$2,666–$4,861

$17–$30/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Massachusetts base rate: $17–$31/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.98
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

Application only — product & chemical extra.

Sources & how this is estimated

Estimate only — actual rates vary by field size, terrain, and product. Application only; product/chemical extra. Data as of 2026.

Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac, 'fewer operators'); Growing Produce — drones for orchards/vineyards; East Coast small farms underserved by traditional aerial applicators; Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)

What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Massachusetts

Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.

Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
Typical passes: 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid).
Grown in Massachusetts: 8,007 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable alfalfa & hay acreage for operators here.

Sources & confidence

Massachusetts estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — No MA extension survey breaks out aerial/drone rates. Derived from the Northeast (PA/NY) analog ($15–25/ac) scaled ~1.42x Iowa for MA's specialty-heavy mix (cranberry bogs, apples, vineyards, vegetables) on small diverse farms, scarce resident operators, and high labor cost. Cranberry/orchard work pushes the specialty band high (multiple passes, awkward access where helicopters/ground rigs are impractical). Spread widened ~15% for derivation uncertainty.

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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Massachusetts: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Massachusetts?: Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Massachusetts typically runs about $17–$30 per acre (application only, product extra). Carrier volume, passes, field size, and product move the final number — compare operator quotes for an exact price.
What carrier volume and how many passes for alfalfa & hay?: Alfalfa & Hay is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 1+ between cuttings (weevil, aphid). Insecticide for weevil and aphid between cuttings with quick turnaround and no compaction on established stands.