How Much Does Crop Dusting Cost?

On average, officials said crop dusting costs between $15 to $25 per acre. Spraying corn fungicide, for example, is on the top end of the scale.

Is crop dusting cheaper?

Cost is not a minor factor for the crop duster. Even though the farmer almost always furnishes all the materials, it's up to the crop duster to keep his equipment flying. Mark stated that it is less expensive to fly the biplane, saying.

How many acres can a crop duster cover in an hour?

According to Lutes, a passenger plane operates at 200 miles per hour, while crop planes are designed to get off the ground carrying 500 gallons of chemical or 50 bushels of seed at just 140-150 miles per hour. Depending upon the concentrations, those payloads can treat or seed 50-100 acres.