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

Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Vermont typically runs about $16–$29 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 Vermont

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

Quick answer: Drone spraying for alfalfa & hay in Vermont typically runs $16–$29 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

Vermont

CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Applications (passes)

Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Vermont

$2,509–$4,704

$16–$29/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Vermont base rate: $16–$30/acre (row crop)
Crop: ×0.98
Gallons per acre: 2 GPA → ×1.00

low confidence

Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — 2026 Drone Spraying Cost Per Acre (Northeast region PA/NY/VA/MD = $15–25/ac); UVM Extension Agriculture & Food Systems (no published aerial/drone custom-rate line; dairy/hay/agronomy programs only); Iowa State University 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (national anchor)

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

What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Vermont

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).

Sources & confidence

Vermont estimate · low confidence · data as of 2026 — UVM Extension publishes no aerial/drone custom-rate figure; VT row crops are mostly small corn-silage/hay parcels on dairy farms. Derived from the Northeast (PA/NY) analog ($15–25/ac) scaled ~1.38x Iowa — slightly below southern New England because VT has somewhat larger contiguous dairy/forage fields and a thin but growing operator base, partly offset by hilly terrain. Specialty band covers apples, vineyards, and orchards on hillsides. Spread widened ~15% for uncertainty.

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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Vermont: FAQs

How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Vermont?: Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Vermont typically runs about $16–$29 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.