How big is the average sorghum operation in Delaware?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 90 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Delaware, averaged across 21 farms (1,880 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 90-acre figure is the average sorghum 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 90-acre sorghum field by drone in Delaware?

Roughly $900–$1,980 for a single application (about $10–$22/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 sorghum field?

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

Average sorghum field size in Delaware

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

Quick answer: The average Delaware sorghum operation harvests about 90 acres of sorghum (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 21 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $900–$1,980 for one pass (about $10–$22/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 sorghum per operation · Delaware

90 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 21 operations · 1,880 acres of sorghum 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 90-acre sorghum field

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

State

Delaware

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Delaware

$900–$1,980

$10–$22/acre × 90 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

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Delaware

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$400–$880
80 acres	$800–$1,760
90 acresDE average	$900–$1,980
160 acres	$1,600–$3,520
320 acres	$3,200–$7,040
640 acres	$6,400–$14,080

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

Measure your actual sorghum 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 Delaware 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 sorghum in Delaware.
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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of sorghum per operation (1,880 acres ÷ 21 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 Delaware (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Sorghum field size in Delaware: FAQs

How big is the average sorghum operation in Delaware?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 90 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Delaware, averaged across 21 farms (1,880 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 90-acre figure is the average sorghum 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 90-acre sorghum field by drone in Delaware?: Roughly $900–$1,980 for a single application (about $10–$22/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 sorghum field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Delaware cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.