What's the average farm field size in Wisconsin?

It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Wisconsin at about 152 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 45 acres of alfalfa & hay. 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 Wisconsin?

Roughly $11–$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 Wisconsin

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

Quick answer: In Wisconsin, average crop acreage per operation ranges from about 45 acres (alfalfa & hay) to 152 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	152 ac	$1,672–$3,344
Soybeans	130 ac	$1,430–$2,860
Alfalfa & Hay	45 ac	$485–$970

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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Wisconsin

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Wisconsin

$1,760–$3,520

$11–$22/acre × 160 acres

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What’s driving this

Wisconsin base rate: $11–$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 2024.

Sources: UW-Madison Extension — Custom Rates for 2024 Wisconsin Farm Operations (Table 4: herbicide boom sprayer avg $11.48, range $6.75-$40; fungicide ground avg $11.90, range $8-$20); UW-Madison Extension 2024 custom-rate report PDF (Richland County mirror); agdronedirectory pricing guide — WI growers paid ~$18/ac for drone application in wet spring conditions; Corn Belt drone band $14-$22

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Wisconsin field sizes: FAQs

What's the average farm field size in Wisconsin?: It depends on the crop. USDA's 2022 Census puts Wisconsin at about 152 acres of corn per operation down to roughly 45 acres of alfalfa & hay. 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 Wisconsin?: Roughly $11–$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.