Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying cost in Washington
Researched per-acre cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Washington, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Washington
$2,195–$3,450
$14–$22/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Washington base rate
- $14–$22/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 2025.
Sources: US Ag Drone Directory — Washington operators (PNW Ag Drone orchards $18-28/ac; Austin Drone Solutions all crops/pasture $15-30/ac); US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac band; Ag Drones Northwest — WA/OR drone spraying (steep Walla Walla vineyard work)
What it takes to spray alfalfa & hay in Washington
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 Washington: 379,831 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 Washington?
The average Washington alfalfa & hay operation works about 114 acres of alfalfa & hay (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 3,323 operations) — so at these rates a field that size runs about $1,564–$2,458 per application. That’s an average across whole operations; a single field is usually smaller. Alfalfa & Hay field sizes & cost in Washington →
Sources & confidence
Washington estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2025
- US Ag Drone Directory — Washington operators (PNW Ag Drone orchards $18-28/ac; Austin Drone Solutions all crops/pasture $15-30/ac)
- US Ag Drone Directory pricing — Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/ID) $14-20/ac band
- Ag Drones Northwest — WA/OR drone spraying (steep Walla Walla vineyard work)
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Alfalfa & Hay drone spraying in Washington: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray alfalfa & hay by drone in Washington?
- Drone spraying alfalfa & hay in Washington typically runs about $14–$22 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.