Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Ohio
Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Ohio, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Ohio
$1,098–$3,136
$7–$20/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Ohio base rate
- $7–$20/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 2024.
Sources: Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333; Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation); OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024
What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Ohio
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 Ohio: 331,071 harvested acres (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 Ohio?
The average Ohio alfalfa & hay operation works about 26 acres of alfalfa & hay (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 12,876 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $178–$510 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Alfalfa & Hay field sizes & cost in Ohio →
Sources & confidence
Ohio estimate · high confidence · data as of 2024
- Ohio State 2024 Farm Custom Rates Factsheet — 'Drone/UAV: Chemical (Fungicide etc.)' $14.64/ac avg, $15 median, range $7-$20, 22 responses (also Drone Seed $15.42, Drone Fertilizer $16.50); statewide survey of 333
- Ohio Ag Manager — 2024 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Released (drone/UAV added as new operation)
- OSU Farm Office — Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024
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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Ohio: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Ohio?
- Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Ohio typically runs about $7–$20 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.