What's the average farm field size in Delaware?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Delaware at about 268 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 177 acres of wheat. 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 Delaware?

Roughly $10–$22/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 Delaware

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

Quick answer: In Delaware, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 177 acres (wheat) to 268 acres (corn), 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	268 ac	$2,680–$5,896
Soybeans	230 ac	$2,300–$5,060
Wheat	177 ac	$1,770–$3,894

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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State

Delaware

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Delaware

$1,600–$3,520

$10–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Delaware base rate: $10–$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 2026.

Sources: Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware FS-683 (Feb 2025, UMD/UD Extension) - co-published, covers Delaware; Spraying Pesticide Aerial $10-$28/ac avg $14.36, Ground $7-$50 avg $14.01; University of Delaware FS-683 Custom Work Charges (2023 edition, for trend); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone anchor avg $12.50

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Delaware field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Delaware?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Delaware at about 268 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 177 acres of wheat. 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 Delaware?: Roughly $10–$22/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.