What's the average farm field size in Colorado?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Colorado at about 676 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 91 acres of alfalfa & hay. 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 Colorado?

Roughly $8–$18/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 Colorado

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

Quick answer: In Colorado, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 91 acres (alfalfa & hay) to 676 acres (wheat), 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	566 ac	$4,528–$10,188
Wheat	676 ac	$5,408–$12,168
Alfalfa & Hay	91 ac	$713–$1,605

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 Colorado

$1,280–$2,880

$8–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Colorado base rate: $8–$18/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: CSU Extension - 2025 Land Rental & Custom Rates for Colorado Farms & Ranches (Aerial Spraying: Eastern $6.75-$33 median $8.25; Western $13-$14 median $14); CSU Extension Custom Rates Survey index page; Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national row-crop $12-18; specialty $18-35)

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Colorado field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Colorado?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Colorado at about 676 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 91 acres of alfalfa & hay. 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 Colorado?: Roughly $8–$18/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.