How big is the average corn operation in Wisconsin?

USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 152 harvested acres of corn per operation in Wisconsin, averaged across 20,142 farms (3,065,380 acres total).

Is average operation size the same as field size?

No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 152-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 152-acre corn field by drone in Wisconsin?

Roughly $1,672–$3,344 for a single application (about $11–$22/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 Wisconsin cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.

Average corn field size in Wisconsin

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

Quick answer: The average Wisconsin corn operation harvests about 152 acres of corn (USDA Census of Agriculture 2022, 20,142 operations). Drone-spraying a field that size runs roughly $1,672–$3,344 for one pass (about $11–$22/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 · Wisconsin

152 acres

USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 · 20,142 operations · 3,065,380 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 152-acre corn field

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

State

Wisconsin

CropAcres

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

Estimated cost in Wisconsin

$1,672–$3,344

$11–$22/acre × 152 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

Drone-spraying cost by field size in Wisconsin

Field size	Cost per application
40 acres	$440–$880
80 acres	$880–$1,760
152 acresWI average	$1,672–$3,344
160 acres	$1,760–$3,520
320 acres	$3,520–$7,040
640 acres	$7,040–$14,080

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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Request free quotes. Send your mapped field to drone operators serving Wisconsin to receive real, no-obligation quotes.

Measure my field on satellite

Sources & method

Field size: USDA Census of Agriculture 2022 — average acres of corn per operation (3,065,380 acres ÷ 20,142 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 Wisconsin (application only).

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Corn field size in Wisconsin: FAQs

How big is the average corn operation in Wisconsin?: USDA's 2022 Census of Agriculture reports about 152 harvested acres of corn per operation in Wisconsin, averaged across 20,142 farms (3,065,380 acres total).
Is average operation size the same as field size?: No — and it's the most common mix-up. The 152-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 152-acre corn field by drone in Wisconsin?: Roughly $1,672–$3,344 for a single application (about $11–$22/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 Wisconsin cost estimate, and free quotes from drone operators serving your area — no app to install.