How big is the average corn operation in West Virginia?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 57 harvested acres of corn per operation in West Virginia, averaged across 613 farms (34,882 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 57-acre figure is the average corn acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.

How much does it cost to spray a 57-acre corn field by drone in West Virginia?

Roughly $684–$1,596 for a single application (about $12–$28/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.

How do I measure my exact corn field?

Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant West Virginia cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.

Average corn field size in West Virginia

How big a typical West Virginia corn operation is, what it costs to spray a field that size by drone, and how to measure your own.

Quick answer: The average West Virginia corn operation harvests about 57 acres of corn (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 613 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $684–$1,596 for one pass (about $12–$28/acre). It's an average across whole operations, so an individual field is usually smaller — map your actual field for an exact number and free quotes.

Average corn per operation · West Virginia

57 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 613 operations · 34,882 acres of corn total. This is the average across whole operations — a single field is usually smaller, since most farms are split into several fields.

Cost to spray a 57-acre corn field

Pre-filled to West Virginia’s average corn acreage — adjust the acres, passes, carrier volume, or restricted-use toggle for your job.

State

West Virginia

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in West Virginia

$684–$1,596

$12–$28/acre × 57 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)

Drone-spraying cost by field size in West Virginia

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$480–$1,120
57 acresWV average	$684–$1,596
80 acres	$960–$2,240
160 acres	$1,920–$4,480
320 acres	$3,840–$8,960
640 acres	$7,680–$17,920

Single application, application only (product/chemical extra). Carrier volume ≈ 2–3 GPA; typical passes 1–2 (fungicide at tassel, ± a foliar/nitrogen pass). Estimates — request quotes for exact pricing.

Measure your actual corn field

Averages are a planning starting point — your field is its own size. The field mapper turns satellite imagery into exact acreage in four steps:

Open the field mapper. Go to the Ag Drone Sprayers field mapper and search your address in West Virginia or pan the satellite map to your field.
Trace the boundary. Tap each corner of your field to drop pins; the tool closes the polygon and computes geodesic acreage.
Read acreage and cost. See your field's exact acreage and an instant drone-spraying cost estimate for corn in West Virginia.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving West Virginia to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

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Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of corn per operation (34,882 acres ÷ 613 operations). Average acres per operation is a proxy for typical field size; a farm usually contains several fields. Cost: researched per-acre drone-spraying rates for West Virginia (application only).

USDA NASS — Census of Agriculture

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Corn field size in West Virginia: FAQs

How big is the average corn operation in West Virginia?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 57 harvested acres of corn per operation in West Virginia, averaged across 613 farms (34,882 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 57-acre figure is the average corn acreage per farm; most farms split that across several fields, so a single field is typically smaller. For a real field boundary, trace it on satellite with the field mapper.
How much does it cost to spray a 57-acre corn field by drone in West Virginia?: Roughly $684–$1,596 for a single application (about $12–$28/acre, application only — product is extra). Extra passes, higher carrier volume, or restricted-use products raise it. Use the calculator above to adjust.
How do I measure my exact corn field?: Open the field mapper, trace your field on satellite imagery, and you'll get its exact acreage, an instant West Virginia cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.