What's the average farm field size in Utah?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Utah at about 250 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 10 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 Utah?

Roughly $12–$22/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 Utah

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

Quick answer: In Utah, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 10 acres (orchards) to 250 acres (wheat), 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)
Wheat	250 ac	$3,000–$5,500
Alfalfa & Hay	66 ac	$776–$1,423
Orchards	10 ac	$200–$400

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 Utah

$1,920–$3,520

$12–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Utah base rate: $12–$22/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: My Drone Sprayer / Ag Proud - Avary Drone (Lehi, Utah operator; $15-22/acre; sprayed several thousand acres across UT/ID); Avary Drone (Lehi, UT) - Part 137 ag operator; Ag Drone Directory 2026 Rates Guide (national specialty $18-35; specialty markets $18-40)

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Utah field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Utah?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Utah at about 250 acres of wheat per operation down to roughly 10 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 Utah?: Roughly $12–$22/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.