What's the average farm field size in North Dakota?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts North Dakota at about 770 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 529 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 North Dakota?

Roughly $6–$18/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 North Dakota

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

Quick answer: In North Dakota, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 529 acres (corn) to 770 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	529 ac	$3,174–$9,522
Soybeans	770 ac	$4,620–$13,860
Wheat	766 ac	$4,596–$13,788

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 North Dakota

$960–$2,880

$6–$18/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

North Dakota base rate: $6–$18/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: NDSU — 2024 North Dakota Custom Rates, Early Season Operations (By Aircraft, All Pesticides: 1gal avg $9.76 / most-freq $9.75; 2-3gal avg $9.77; 4-5gal avg $10.00; >5gal avg $11.25; full range $4.50-$25.00); NDSU Agriculture — North Dakota Custom Rates (landing page / report index); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey (anchor for calibration)

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North Dakota field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in North Dakota?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts North Dakota at about 770 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 529 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 North Dakota?: Roughly $6–$18/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.