Dry Beans drone spraying cost in Wisconsin
Researched per-acre cost to spray dry beans by drone in Wisconsin, the agronomy that drives it, and operators who cover your area.
Estimated cost in Wisconsin
$1,760–$3,520
$11–$22/acre × 160 acres
What’s driving this
- Wisconsin base rate
- $11–$22/acre (row crop)
- 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: UW-Madison Extension — Custom Rates for 2024 Wisconsin Farm Operations (Table 4: herbicide boom sprayer avg $11.48, range $6.75-$40; fungicide ground avg $11.90, range $8-$20); UW-Madison Extension 2024 custom-rate report PDF (Richland County mirror); agdronedirectory pricing guide — WI growers paid ~$18/ac for drone application in wet spring conditions; Corn Belt drone band $14-$22
What it takes to spray dry beans in Wisconsin
White mold and rust fungicide at bloom over a dense, low canopy; even coverage matters and beans bruise under wheel traffic.
- Carrier volume: 2–3 GPA — higher volumes cost more per acre (more refills, fewer acres/hour).
- Typical passes: 2–3 (white mold & rust fungicide).
- Grown in Wisconsin: 5,433 harvested acres (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) — so there’s real, sprayable dry beans acreage for operators here.
Sources & confidence
Wisconsin estimate · medium confidence · data as of 2024
- UW-Madison Extension — Custom Rates for 2024 Wisconsin Farm Operations (Table 4: herbicide boom sprayer avg $11.48, range $6.75-$40; fungicide ground avg $11.90, range $8-$20)
- UW-Madison Extension 2024 custom-rate report PDF (Richland County mirror)
- agdronedirectory pricing guide — WI growers paid ~$18/ac for drone application in wet spring conditions; Corn Belt drone band $14-$22
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Dry Beans drone spraying in Wisconsin: FAQs
- How much does it cost to spray dry beans by drone in Wisconsin?
- Drone spraying dry beans in Wisconsin typically runs about $11–$21 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 dry beans?
- Dry Beans is usually treated at 2–3 GPA over 2–3 (white mold & rust fungicide). White mold and rust fungicide at bloom over a dense, low canopy; even coverage matters and beans bruise under wheel traffic.