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Aerial seeding (airplane/helicopter): custom rates by state
Cover crop or other seed flown on by airplane or helicopter. Rates are per acre.
States with data
2
Iowa, Ohio
Lowest survey average
$14.44
Ohio (2026)
Highest survey average
$14.70
Iowa (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 Aerial seeding of cover crop |
$14.70/acre | $10.00 – $18.00 | 25 | median $15.00 | PDF p. 2 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Aerial application - Airplane/Helicopter: Seed |
$14.44/acre | $10.00 – $20.00 | 16 | median $15.00 | PDF p. 4 · 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.
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