What's the average farm field size in Mississippi?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Mississippi at about 822 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 397 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 Mississippi?

Roughly $8–$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 Mississippi

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

Quick answer: In Mississippi, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 397 acres (corn) to 822 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	397 ac	$3,176–$6,352
Soybeans	822 ac	$6,576–$13,152
Cotton	699 ac	$5,592–$11,184
Rice	469 ac	$3,752–$7,504

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 Mississippi

$1,280–$2,560

$8–$16/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Mississippi base rate: $8–$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 2026.

Sources: MSU Extension - Custom Rates for Mississippi Agricultural Practices (2024 survey, Table 4 aerial $7.00-$9.50-$11.50/acre); Ag Drone Directory 2026 pricing - Mississippi Delta tier $14-$18/acre; MSU Extension Spray Drones overview

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Mississippi field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Mississippi?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Mississippi at about 822 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 397 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 Mississippi?: Roughly $8–$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.