What's the average farm field size in Arkansas?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Arkansas at about 1,070 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 463 acres of corn. See the table above for each crop.

Is operation size the same as a single field?

No — these figures are crop acreage per farm, and most farms split that across several fields, so an individual field is typically smaller. Trace your field on satellite with the field mapper for its real acreage.

How much does drone spraying cost in Arkansas?

Roughly $9–$16/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.

Average crop field sizes in Arkansas

Typical Arkansas operation acreage by crop (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022) and what it costs to spray a field that size by drone.

Quick answer: In Arkansas, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 463 acres (corn) to 1,070 acres (cotton), per USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture. These are averages across whole operations — your individual field is usually smaller. Map it for an exact size and free drone-spray quotes.

Crop	Avg acres / operation	Spray cost (that size)
Corn	463 ac	$4,167–$7,408
Soybeans	1,035 ac	$9,315–$16,560
Cotton	1,070 ac	$9,630–$17,120
Rice	701 ac	$6,309–$11,216

Average crop acreage per operation; a farm usually spans several fields. Cost is a single application, application only. Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

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CropAcres

Gallons per acre (carrier volume)Restricted-use pesticide (certified applicator + records)

Estimated cost in Arkansas

$1,440–$2,560

$9–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Arkansas base rate: $9–$16/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 2026.

Sources: UADA 2025 Arkansas Crop Enterprise Budgets (custom aerial application $10/acre); UADA news: 2025 enterprise budgets now available; Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier $14-$18/acre (incl. AR)

20 drone-spraying operators serve Arkansas. Map your field and request free quotes.

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Arkansas field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Arkansas?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Arkansas at about 1,070 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 463 acres of corn. See the table above for each crop.
Is operation size the same as a single field?: No — these figures are crop acreage per farm, and most farms split that across several fields, so an individual field is typically smaller. Trace your field on satellite with the field mapper for its real acreage.
How much does drone spraying cost in Arkansas?: Roughly $9–$16/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.