How big is the average corn operation in Louisiana?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 440 harvested acres of corn per operation in Louisiana, averaged across 1,036 farms (456,170 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 440-acre figure is the average corn 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 440-acre corn field by drone in Louisiana?

Roughly $3,960–$7,480 for a single application (about $9–$17/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 corn field?

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

Average corn field size in Louisiana

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

Quick answer: The average Louisiana corn operation harvests about 440 acres of corn (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 1,036 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $3,960–$7,480 for one pass (about $9–$17/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 corn per operation · Louisiana

440 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 1,036 operations · 456,170 acres of corn 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 440-acre corn field

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

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Louisiana

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Louisiana

$3,960–$7,480

$9–$17/acre × 440 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

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Louisiana

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$360–$680
80 acres	$720–$1,360
160 acres	$1,440–$2,720
320 acres	$2,880–$5,440
440 acresLA average	$3,960–$7,480
640 acres	$5,760–$10,880

Single application, application only (product/chemical extra). Carrier volume ≈ 2–3 GPA; typical passes 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

Measure your actual corn 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 Louisiana 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 corn in Louisiana.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Louisiana to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of corn per operation (456,170 acres ÷ 1,036 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 Louisiana (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Corn field size in Louisiana: FAQs

How big is the average corn operation in Louisiana?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 440 harvested acres of corn per operation in Louisiana, averaged across 1,036 farms (456,170 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 440-acre figure is the average corn 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 440-acre corn field by drone in Louisiana?: Roughly $3,960–$7,480 for a single application (about $9–$17/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 corn field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant Louisiana cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.