What's the average farm field size in New York?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts New York at about 158 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 30 acres of vineyards. 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 New York?

Roughly $12–$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 New York

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

Quick answer: In New York, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 30 acres (vineyards) to 158 acres (corn), 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	158 ac	$1,896–$3,792
Soybeans	152 ac	$1,824–$3,648
Vineyards	30 ac	$640–$1,222
Orchards	33 ac	$726–$1,386

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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New York

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in New York

$1,920–$3,840

$12–$24/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

New York base rate: $12–$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: Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County 2022 Custom Rates & Fees - spraying crops $13-$20/ac; Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone anchor $8-$16, avg $12.50; Northeast small-farm drone band $22-$38/ac; orchard/vineyard $18-$35 (2026 pricing guide)

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New York field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in New York?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts New York at about 158 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 30 acres of vineyards. 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 New York?: Roughly $12–$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.