How big is the average soybeans operation in Arkansas?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 1,035 harvested acres of soybeans per operation in Arkansas, averaged across 3,143 farms (3,253,602 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 1,035-acre figure is the average soybeans acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.

How much does it cost to spray a 1,035-acre soybeans field by drone in Arkansas?

Roughly $9,315–$16,560 for a single application (about $9–$16/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.

How do I measure my exact soybeans field?

Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Arkansas cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.

Average soybeans field size in Arkansas

How big a typical Arkansas soybeans operation is, what it costs to spray a field that size by drone, and how to measure your own.

Quick answer: The average Arkansas soybeans operation harvests about 1,035 acres of soybeans (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 3,143 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $9,315–$16,560 for one pass (about $9–$16/acre). It's an average across whole operations, so an individual field is usually smaller — map your actual field for an exact number and free quotes.

Average soybeans per operation · Arkansas

1,035 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 3,143 operations · 3,253,602 acres of soybeans total. This is the average across whole operations — a single field is usually smaller, since most farms are split into several fields.

Cost to spray a 1,035-acre soybeans field

Pre-filled to Arkansas’s average soybeans acreage — adjust the acres, passes, carrier volume, or restricted-use toggle for your job.

State

Arkansas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Arkansas

$9,315–$16,560

$9–$16/acre × 1,035 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)

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Arkansas

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$360–$640
80 acres	$720–$1,280
160 acres	$1,440–$2,560
320 acres	$2,880–$5,120
640 acres	$5,760–$10,240
1,035 acresAR average	$9,315–$16,560

Single application, application only (product/chemical extra). Carrier volume ≈ 2–3 GPA; typical passes 1–2 (R3 fungicide/insecticide). Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

Measure your actual soybeans field

Averages are a planning starting point — your field is its own size. The field mapper turns satellite imagery into exact acreage in four steps:

Open the field mapper. Go to the Ag Drone Sprayers field mapper and search your address in Arkansas or pan the satellite map to your field.
Trace the boundary. Tap each corner of your field to drop pins; the tool closes the polygon and computes geodesic acreage.
Read acreage and cost. See your field's exact acreage and an instant drone-spraying cost estimate for soybeans in Arkansas.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Arkansas to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of soybeans per operation (3,253,602 acres ÷ 3,143 operations). Average acres per operation is a proxy for typical field size; a farm usually contains several fields. Cost: researched per-acre drone-spraying rates for Arkansas (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Soybeans field size in Arkansas: FAQs

How big is the average soybeans operation in Arkansas?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 1,035 harvested acres of soybeans per operation in Arkansas, averaged across 3,143 farms (3,253,602 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 1,035-acre figure is the average soybeans acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.
How much does it cost to spray a 1,035-acre soybeans field by drone in Arkansas?: Roughly $9,315–$16,560 for a single application (about $9–$16/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.
How do I measure my exact soybeans field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Arkansas cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.