What's the average farm field size in West Virginia?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts West Virginia at about 57 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 57 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 West Virginia?

Roughly $12–$28/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 West Virginia

Typical West 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 West Virginia, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 57 acres (corn) to 57 acres (corn), 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	57 ac	$684–$1,596

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 West Virginia

$1,920–$4,480

$12–$28/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

West Virginia base rate: $12–$28/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) - nearest land-grant analog (weed spray $10-$42, avg $16.50); Custom Work Charges in Maryland and Delaware FS-683 (Feb 2025) - regional aerial analog, aerial pesticide $10-$28 avg $14.36; Northeast/Appalachian drone band $22-$38/ac for small, hard-to-reach fields; +$5-$10/ac for broken/hilly terrain (2026 pricing)

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West Virginia field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in West Virginia?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts West Virginia at about 57 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 57 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 West Virginia?: Roughly $12–$28/acre for application, varying by crop, passes, and carrier volume. Use the calculator above or open a crop for its field-size cost table.