What's the average farm field size in Tennessee?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Tennessee at about 624 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 225 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 Tennessee?

Roughly $9–$17/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 Tennessee

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

Quick answer: In Tennessee, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 225 acres (corn) to 624 acres (cotton), 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	225 ac	$2,025–$3,825
Soybeans	418 ac	$3,762–$7,106
Cotton	624 ac	$5,616–$10,608

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 Tennessee

$1,440–$2,720

$9–$17/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Tennessee base rate: $9–$17/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 2024.

Sources: UT Extension 2024 Field Crop Budgets D33 (self-propelled boom sprayer ~$11.13/acre custom spray operation); UT Extension Ag & Resource Economics budgets index; University of Kentucky 2024 Custom Machinery Rates (Aerial Application $9.50-$11.50-$14.50/acre) - regional analog

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Tennessee field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Tennessee?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Tennessee at about 624 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 225 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 Tennessee?: Roughly $9–$17/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.