Custom Chisel plowing rates by state
8 state surveys. Years differ and aren't inflation-adjusted. Arkansas: no university survey; farmer reports wanted.
| State | Job (survey wording) | Unit | Avg | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas · 2026 | Surface chisel (3 to 8 inches) | per acre | $21.90 | $10.00–$45.00 |
| Deep chisel (deeper than 8 inches) | per acre | $28.17 | $10.00–$48.00 | |
| Georgia · 2024 | Disk-Chisel | per acre | $28.78 | $10.00–$69.00 |
| Mississippi · 2024 | Chisel plow | per acre | $17.33 | $13.00–$25.00 |
| Missouri · 2025 | Chisel plowing | per acre | $25.44 | $22.00–$30.00 |
| Kansas · 2026 | Chiseling [column group 1 of 2] | per acre | $21.52 | $10.00–$30.00 |
| Chiseling [column group 2 of 2] | per acre | $25.41 | $20.00–$32.00 | |
| Iowa · 2026 | Chisel plowing | per acre | $20.75 | $10.00–$28.00 |
| Nebraska · 2026 | Chisel Plow for Primary Tillage | per acre | $25.75 | $17.00–$36.00 |
| Deep Chisel | per acre | $36.00 | $28.00–$60.00 | |
| Ohio · 2026 | Chisel Plow | per acre | $23.58 | $14.00–$34.00 |
| Disk Chisel | per acre | $24.65 | $15.00–$37.50 |