How big is the average sorghum operation in Oklahoma?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 364 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Oklahoma, averaged across 667 farms (242,644 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 364-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 364-acre sorghum field by drone in Oklahoma?

Roughly $2,912–$5,824 for a single application (about $8–$16/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 Oklahoma cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.

Average sorghum field size in Oklahoma

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

Quick answer: The average Oklahoma sorghum operation harvests about 364 acres of sorghum (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 667 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $2,912–$5,824 for one pass (about $8–$16/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 · Oklahoma

364 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 667 operations · 242,644 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 364-acre sorghum field

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

State

Oklahoma

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Oklahoma

$2,912–$5,824

$8–$16/acre × 364 acres

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What’s driving this

Oklahoma 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: Oklahoma Farm & Ranch Custom Rates 2021-2022 (OSU Extension, CR-205) - boom/ground herbicide application clustered $5-$7/ac (52% of reports), 21% $7-$9/ac; aerial table present but PDF blocked by Cloudflare at fetch time; Kansas Custom Rates 2024 (KDA / K-State) - used as the nearest high-confidence in-region AERIAL analog (aerial $8.50/ac avg, $6.50-$15.00 range); Great Plains regional drone spraying band $12-$16/ac (AgDroneDirectory 2026 pricing guide; OK explicitly in-region)

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Oklahoma

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$320–$640
80 acres	$640–$1,280
160 acres	$1,280–$2,560
320 acres	$2,560–$5,120
364 acresOK average	$2,912–$5,824
640 acres	$5,120–$10,240

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

Measure your actual sorghum field

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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Oklahoma to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of sorghum per operation (242,644 acres ÷ 667 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 Oklahoma (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Sorghum field size in Oklahoma: FAQs

How big is the average sorghum operation in Oklahoma?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 364 harvested acres of sorghum per operation in Oklahoma, averaged across 667 farms (242,644 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 364-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 364-acre sorghum field by drone in Oklahoma?: Roughly $2,912–$5,824 for a single application (about $8–$16/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 Oklahoma cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.