What's the average farm field size in Kentucky?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Kentucky at about 316 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 224 acres of corn. 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 Kentucky?

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 Kentucky

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

Quick answer: In Kentucky, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 224 acres (corn) to 316 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	224 ac	$2,016–$3,584
Soybeans	316 ac	$2,844–$5,056
Wheat	314 ac	$2,826–$5,024

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

Estimated cost in Kentucky

$1,440–$2,560

$9–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Kentucky base rate: $9–$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 2024.

Sources: University of Kentucky 2024 Custom Machinery Rates Applicable to Kentucky - Aerial Application $9.50 low / $11.50 avg / $14.50 high per acre (4 responses); UK Agricultural Economics - Custom Machinery Rates publication page (2024); Farm Progress - Agricultural drone spraying ($11-$14/acre competitive with aerial)

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Kentucky field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Kentucky?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Kentucky at about 316 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 224 acres of corn. 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 Kentucky?: 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.