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Ground spraying, tractor / pull-type: custom rates by state
Tractor-drawn or pull-type sprayer. Chemicals not included. Rates are per acre.
States with data
3
Iowa, Ohio, Indiana
Lowest survey average
$8.40
Indiana (2025)
Highest survey average
$10.22
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 (2025, 2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Ground, broadcast, not incorporated, tractor |
$8.50/acre | $5.00 – $14.00 | 35 | median $8.00 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Spraying - Pull-Type Sprayer |
$10.22/acre | $7.00 – $12.50 | 16 | median $10.50 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
| Indiana 2025 Tractor and Sprayer |
$8.40/acre | not published | 10 | — | PDF p. 2 · 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
- Indiana: Where shown, the range is the average ± one standard deviation (only published when 30+ responses).
- 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, not incorporated, tractor: Materials not included
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