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High-clearance / tall-crop spraying: custom rates by state
Late-season high-clearance sprayer. Chemicals not included. Rates are per acre.
States with data
2
Iowa, Ohio
Lowest survey average
$11.15
Iowa (2026)
Highest survey average
$12.59
Ohio (2026)
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Ground, broadcast, self-propelled tall-crop |
$11.15/acre | $6.00 – $20.00 | 65 | median $10.50 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Spraying Late Season (High Clearance) |
$12.59/acre | $5.00 – $30.00 | 38 | median $12.00 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
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What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Ohio: Range is the minimum and maximum reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.
Notes from the surveys
- Iowa – Ground, broadcast, self-propelled tall-crop: Materials not included
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