What's the average farm field size in Maryland?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Maryland at about 194 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 142 acres of wheat. 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 Maryland?

Roughly $10–$24/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 Maryland

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

Quick answer: In Maryland, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 142 acres (wheat) to 194 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	173 ac	$1,730–$4,152
Soybeans	194 ac	$1,940–$4,656
Wheat	142 ac	$1,420–$3,408

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 Maryland

$1,600–$3,840

$10–$24/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Maryland base rate: $10–$24/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: Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware FS-683 (Feb 2025, UMD/UD Extension) - Spraying Pesticide Aerial $10.00-$28.00/ac, avg $14.36; Pesticide Ground $7-$50, avg $14.01; UMD Extension Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware (FS-683 landing page); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone anchor avg $12.50

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Maryland field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Maryland?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Maryland at about 194 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 142 acres of wheat. 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 Maryland?: Roughly $10–$24/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.