What's the average farm field size in Indiana?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Indiana at about 305 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 87 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 Indiana?

Roughly $9–$20/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 Indiana

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

Quick answer: In Indiana, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 87 acres (wheat) to 305 acres (soybeans), 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	282 ac	$2,538–$5,640
Soybeans	305 ac	$2,745–$6,100
Wheat	87 ac	$783–$1,740

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 Indiana

$1,440–$3,200

$9–$20/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Indiana base rate: $9–$20/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 2025.

Sources: Purdue 2025 Indiana Farm Custom Rates (Langemeier) — 'Aerial Sprayer' $13.31/ac average, 18 responses (manned aerial line; no separate drone line surveyed); Purdue Commercial Ag — 2025/26 Indiana Farm Custom Rates landing page; AgDroneDirectory — Corn Belt drone row-crop $12-$17 band (IN grouped in Corn Belt)

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Indiana field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Indiana?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Indiana at about 305 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 87 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 Indiana?: Roughly $9–$20/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.