What's the average farm field size in Kansas?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Kansas at about 457 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 368 acres of soybeans. 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 Kansas?

Roughly $9–$16/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 Kansas

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

Quick answer: In Kansas, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 368 acres (soybeans) to 457 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	433 ac	$3,681–$6,928
Soybeans	368 ac	$3,128–$5,888
Wheat	457 ac	$3,885–$7,312
Sorghum	369 ac	$3,137–$5,904

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

Kansas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Kansas

$1,360–$2,560

$9–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Kansas base rate: $8.5–$16/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: Kansas Custom Rates 2024 (Kansas Dept. of Agriculture / K-State AgManager.info) - aerial herbicide $8.50/ac avg, aerial insecticide/fungicide $8.49/ac avg, district range $6.50-$15.00; Custom Rates for Kansas landing page (AgManager.info / K-State); Great Plains regional drone spraying band $12-$16/ac (AgDroneDirectory 2026 pricing guide)

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Kansas field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Kansas?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Kansas at about 457 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 368 acres of soybeans. 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 Kansas?: Roughly $9–$16/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.