What's the average farm field size in Virginia?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Virginia at about 359 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 157 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 Virginia?

Roughly $11–$27/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 Virginia

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

Quick answer: In Virginia, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 157 acres (corn) to 359 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	157 ac	$1,727–$4,239
Soybeans	248 ac	$2,728–$6,696
Cotton	359 ac	$3,949–$9,693

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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Virginia

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Virginia

$1,760–$4,320

$11–$27/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Virginia base rate: $11–$27/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: UGA 2024 Georgia Custom Rate Survey (nearest in-region row-crop survey; Aerial Spray avg $12.81/ac); Virginia Tech News — researchers study herbicide spray applications using drones (Eastern Shore, in-state context, no per-acre rate); Ag Drone Directory 2026 — Northeast band (incl. Virginia) $15-25/ac; orchards $20-35, vineyards $18-30

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Virginia field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Virginia?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Virginia at about 359 acres of cotton per operation down to roughly 157 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 Virginia?: Roughly $11–$27/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.