Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in New Hampshire
Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in New Hampshire, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in New Hampshire
$2,666–$4,861
$17–$30/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- New Hampshire 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'); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)
What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire: 5,891 harvestedacres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable alfalfa & hay acreage for operators here.
How big is a typical alfalfa & hay field in New Hampshire?
The average New Hampshire alfalfa & hay operation works about 45 acres of alfalfa & hay (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 131 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $750–$1,367 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Alfalfa & Hay field sizes & cost in New Hampshire →
Sources & confidence
New Hampshire estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — No NH in-state aerial/drone rate published (UNH Extension has no machinery custom-rate aerial line). Derived from the Northeast (PA/NY) analog ($15–25/ac) scaled ~1.40x Iowa: very small, fragmented farms (apples, vegetables, vineyards, hay), few resident operators, and high labor/travel cost similar to VT but with even less row-crop acreage. Specialty band reflects orchard/vineyard multi-pass work. Spread widened ~15% for derivation uncertainty.
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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in New Hampshire: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in New Hampshire?
- Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in New Hampshire 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.