What's the average farm field size in Texas?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Texas at about 485 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 424 acres of wheat. 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 Texas?

Roughly $8–$21/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 Texas

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

Quick answer: In Texas, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 424 acres (wheat) to 485 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	452 ac	$3,616–$9,492
Wheat	424 ac	$3,392–$8,904
Cotton	485 ac	$3,880–$10,185
Sorghum	445 ac	$3,560–$9,345

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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State

Texas

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Texas

$1,280–$3,360

$8–$21/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Texas base rate: $8–$21/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: 2026 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates Survey (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) - Flat Rate Aerial Application of insecticides/fungicides state avg $10.46, herbicides $12.64, growth regulators/defoliants $10.07; range $7-$21 (West TX herbicide avg $21.50); Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Custom Rate Survey landing page (survey archive, regional methodology - North/South/East/West); Kingdom Crop Spraying (Texas-based drone operator) - approx $15/acre drone spray application; American Spray Drone Coalition 2025 U.S. Spray Drone Industry Survey - national avg $13/acre (down from $21 in 2024)

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Texas field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Texas?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Texas at about 485 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 424 acres of wheat. 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 Texas?: Roughly $8–$21/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.