What's the average farm field size in Pennsylvania?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Pennsylvania at about 88 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 19 acres of orchards. 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 Pennsylvania?

Roughly $12–$25/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 Pennsylvania

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

Quick answer: In Pennsylvania, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 19 acres (orchards) to 88 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	80 ac	$960–$2,000
Soybeans	88 ac	$1,056–$2,200
Alfalfa & Hay	36 ac	$423–$882
Orchards	19 ac	$380–$760

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 Pennsylvania

$1,920–$4,000

$12–$25/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Pennsylvania base rate: $12–$25/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: Pennsylvania's 2022 Machinery Custom Rates (USDA NASS) - Ground Spraying for Weeds $10-$42/ac, avg $16.50; Herbicide boom $10-$20, avg $15.60; Farm Progress - Check out Pennsylvania custom rates (weed spraying $10-$42/ac, state avg $16.50); Iowa State 2026 Farm Custom Rate Survey - drone spraying anchor $8-$16, avg $12.50; Northeast specialty/orchard-vineyard drone band $18-$38/ac (2026 directory pricing)

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Pennsylvania field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Pennsylvania?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Pennsylvania at about 88 acres of soybeans per operation down to roughly 19 acres of orchards. 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 Pennsylvania?: Roughly $12–$25/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.