What's the average farm field size in Louisiana?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Louisiana at about 683 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 559 acres of cotton. 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 Louisiana?

Roughly $9–$17/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 Louisiana

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

Quick answer: In Louisiana, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 559 acres (cotton) to 683 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)
Soybeans	683 ac	$6,147–$11,611
Cotton	559 ac	$5,031–$9,503
Rice	591 ac	$5,319–$10,047

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 Louisiana

$1,440–$2,720

$9–$17/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Louisiana base rate: $9–$17/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: LSU AgCenter rice budgets (aerial fungicide/herbicide application embedded in custom operations); LSU AgCenter 2026 Cost of Production staff report (custom application line items); Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier, rice $14-$22/acre

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Louisiana field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Louisiana?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Louisiana at about 683 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 559 acres of cotton. 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 Louisiana?: Roughly $9–$17/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.