How big is the average sorghum operation in Louisiana?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 203 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Louisiana, averaged across 105 farms (21,360 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 203-acre figure is the average sorghum 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 203-acre sorghum field by drone in Louisiana?

Roughly $1,827–$3,451 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 sorghum 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 sorghum field size in Louisiana

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

Quick answer: The average Louisiana sorghum operation harvests about 203 acres of sorghum (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 105 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $1,827–$3,451 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 sorghum per operation · Louisiana

203 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 105 operations · 21,360 acres of sorghum 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 203-acre sorghum field

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

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CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Louisiana

$1,827–$3,451

$9–$17/acre × 203 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
203 acresLA average	$1,827–$3,451
320 acres	$2,880–$5,440
640 acres	$5,760–$10,880

Single application, application only (product/chemical extra). Carrier volume ≈ 2–3 GPA; typical passes 1 (sugarcane aphid / headworm). Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

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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 sorghum in Louisiana.
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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of sorghum per operation (21,360 acres ÷ 105 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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Sorghum field size in Louisiana: FAQs

How big is the average sorghum operation in Louisiana?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 203 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Louisiana, averaged across 105 farms (21,360 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 203-acre figure is the average sorghum 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 203-acre sorghum field by drone in Louisiana?: Roughly $1,827–$3,451 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 sorghum 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.