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Spraying (herbicide application) ratesStarland County, Alberta
Custom spraying (herbicide application) in Starland County, Alberta typically costs $5.38 per acre: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2013–2017, with the middle half between $3.63 and $7.43 per acre. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Starland County, Alberta
$5.38/acre
Median of 6 surveyed charges, 2013–2017
Low (25th pct)
$3.63
High (75th pct)
$7.43
Rates over time ($/acre)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $6.25 in 2007 to $6.95 in 2008. In 2024 dollars that’s $9.00 to $9.78 (Statistics Canada CPI). Years with fewer than 5 charges are left out of this comparison.
These are surveyed rates: what Alberta producers and custom operators reported actually charging, by county (Alberta Custom Rates Survey, Government of Alberta). Some are “good neighbour” rates. Alberta hasn’t published a newer survey. How we source data
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Individual charges, 2013–2017
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page.
| Starland County | $7.65 | Starland County L John Deere high clearance sprayer 5-10 gallons water/acre; with purchase of product | |
| Starland County | $7.65 | Starland County L John Deere high clearance 5-10 gallons water/acre; with purchase of product | |
| Starland County | $6.75 | Starland L John Deere high clearance sprayer 5-10 gallons water/acre; with purchase of product | |
| Starland County | $4.00 | Starland County G TM Valmar applicator Single application; with purchase of product | |
| Starland County | $3.50 | Starland G TM Valmar applicator Single application; with purchase of product | |
| Starland County | $3.25 | G Starland TM Valmar applicator Single application; with purchase of product |
Common questions
How much does custom spraying (herbicide application) cost in Starland County, Alberta?
Custom spraying (herbicide application) in Starland County, Alberta typically costs $5.38 per acre: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2013–2017, with the middle half between $3.63 and $7.43 per acre. Charges flagged as data errors are left out. Alberta's survey last ran in 2018, so add for inflation and fuel; recent farmer reports are on PrairieRates.ca.
Does the spraying (herbicide application) rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 6 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Starland County, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom spraying (herbicide application) rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Starland County, Alberta went from $6.25 per acre in 2007 to $6.95 in 2008 (+11%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $9.00 to $9.78 (+9% after inflation).
How does Starland County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Starland County, Alberta median of $5.38 per acre compares with $7.50 for all of Alberta (269 charges, 2015–2017), about 28% lower.
How current are these rates?
They come from the Government of Alberta's custom rates surveys, 2004–2018; Alberta has not published a newer survey. PrairieRates adds anonymous 2026 reports from farmers and custom operators, shown separately once a county has three or more. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
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PrairieRates. “Spraying (herbicide application) custom rates, Starland County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/spraying/starland-county