How big is the average soybeans operation in Georgia?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 178 harvested acres of soybeans per operation in Georgia, averaged across 903 farms (160,648 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 178-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 178-acre soybeans field by drone in Georgia?

Roughly $1,780–$3,916 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 soybeans field?

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

Average soybeans field size in Georgia

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

Quick answer: The average Georgia soybeans operation harvests about 178 acres of soybeans (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 903 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $1,780–$3,916 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 soybeans per operation · Georgia

178 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 903 operations · 160,648 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 178-acre soybeans field

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

State

Georgia

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Georgia

$1,780–$3,916

$10–$22/acre × 178 acres

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What’s driving this

Georgia 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: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey Summary (Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac; Ground Apply $14.88; Pecan $53.25, Blueberry $44.75, Fruit Trees $53.33); Ag Drone Directory 2026 regional pricing — Southeast $16-28/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Georgia

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$400–$880
80 acres	$800–$1,760
160 acres	$1,600–$3,520
178 acresGA average	$1,780–$3,916
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 1–2 (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 Georgia 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 Georgia.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Georgia 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 (160,648 acres ÷ 903 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 Georgia (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Soybeans field size in Georgia: FAQs

How big is the average soybeans operation in Georgia?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 178 harvested acres of soybeans per operation in Georgia, averaged across 903 farms (160,648 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 178-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 178-acre soybeans field by drone in Georgia?: Roughly $1,780–$3,916 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 soybeans field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Georgia cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.