Business  Rural Money

#Plant26: ASFRMA Shares Spring Planting Update from Iowa and Midwest Farmland Market Outlook

ASFMRA’s Dennis Reyman joined us to discuss planting progress, crop trends, grain movement, and farmland market activity in Iowa.

April 22, 2026 03:43 PM • 
Marion Kirkpatrick, RFD NEWS STAFF

STORM LAKE, IOWA (RFD NEWS) — Spring planting is picking up across the country. USDA’s latest Crop Progress report shows 11 percent of corn planted nationwide, which is on pace with last year.

Dennis Reyman with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report with an update on planting conditions, progress, and an update on the latest farmland market trends in the Midwest region.

In his interview with RFD News, Reyman discussed planting progress in his area, noting how much work is currently being completed as producers move through the season. He also addressed whether there is a trend toward planting more soybeans earlier in the season, and shared observations on grain movement in the area so far this spring.

Finally, Reyman spoke about farmland real estate activity in the Midwest, noting whether spring typically brings slower land sales and how that pattern is playing out this year.

Related Stories
PDS6eIzI.jpg
Stock Shows
Stock Show Spotlight: Heidi O’Quinn Puts Dedication on Display in Houston
Young exhibitors balance school and months of preparation as they compete at one of Texas’s largest livestock events.
March 26, 2026 03:13 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
shipping containers on a dock
Rural Money
Iran Conflict Drives Volatility in Crop Margins Outlook
Brooks York with AgriSompo addresses how current market conditions and risk management are impacted by volatility in the Middle East, and considerations for farmers in the spring planting season.
March 26, 2026 02:57 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
Gail_Starkweather_10_22_15_USA_IA_Starkweather_Farm_033.jpg
Rural Money
Rural Money: Farm Economy Weakens As Income Pressures Persist
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer provided guidance on navigating the R&D tax credit, emphasizing record-keeping, eligibility, and maximizing potential savings as crop margins remain the key pressure point for farmers.
March 26, 2026 12:29 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
hamburger usa flag_mcool made in usa beef labeling_Photo By weyo via AdobeStock_210271842.jpg
USDA
U.S. Cattlemen Praise USDA Expansion of ‘Product of USA’ Label Awareness Campaign
Justin Tupper with the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association joins us to discuss the USDA’s voluntary labeling updates, industry priorities, and the outlook for U.S. cattle producers.
March 26, 2026 12:26 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
0G4A9553.jpg
Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: Agricultural Installment Land Contracts
The agricultural installment land contract remains a sophisticated tool for transitioning farm assets, but its success depends entirely on the technical integrity of the written agreement.
March 26, 2026 10:44 AM
 · 
Roger A. McEowen
A woman servicing farm machinery_Cristen Clark_FarmHER S1_Ep 11
Machinery
Farm Equipment Costs Climb Sharply Since 2019
Higher machinery costs are raising per-acre production expenses.
March 26, 2026 10:34 AM
 · 
Tony St. James
Load More

Spring Planting Farmland Real Estate Midwest Soybeans Corn Business Planning
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion Kirkpatrick
Marion is a digital content manager for RFD News and FarmHER + RanchHER. She started working for Rural Media Group in May 2022, bringing a decade of digital experience in broadcast media and some cooking experience to the team.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

CHIUEEzW.jpg
Livestock
March Cattle-on-Feed Report Expected to be ‘Friendly’ as Biosecurity Threats Add Pressure to U.S. Herds
Ranchers have a lot going on at the moment, but some ‘friendly’ news could be coming with this month’s Cattle-on-Feed Report from the USDA.
March 20, 2026 12:32 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
BKuUSoxG.jpg
Immigration
New CDL Rule Limits Eligibility for Certain Immigrant Truckers, Potentially Driving Up Freight Costs
The Trump Administration’s new rule limiting CDL renewals for immigrant truckers is seeing mixed reactions in agriculture. While some support the change, it is raising concerns about higher freight costs and impacts on U.S. grain export competitiveness.
March 19, 2026 02:35 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
farming taxes accounting money_adobe stock.png
Rural Money
Long-Term Farm Borrowing Costs Likely Stay Elevated, Increasing Reliance on Insurance and Subsidy Programs
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer explains the updates to crop insurance subsidies, additional benefits for new farmers, and eligibility considerations for those entering the program.
March 19, 2026 02:12 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
EzUkA75i.jpg
Business
Right-to-Work Pressure: Legal Group Urges JBS Strikers in Colorado to Resign from Union, Cross Picket Line
As the strike at a JBS facility in Colorado continues, the National Right to Work Foundation is encouraging some employees to consider returning to work. The group says not all workers on strike may want to participate and urges those who choose to cross the picket line to resign from their union memberships.
March 19, 2026 01:49 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
southwest_arizona desert sunset catus_adobe stock.png
Rural Health Matters
Rural Health Matters: Navigating Nutrition in ‘Food Deserts’
Dr. Jeffrey Gold discuss nutrition challenges in rural communities, barriers to healthy food access, and ways to improve dietary outcomes this week on Rural Health Matters.
March 19, 2026 01:34 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
VKobDwup.jpg
Aquaculture
Navigating Choppy Waters: Texas Gulf Shrimpers Navigate Rising Costs, Foreign Competition
At the Port of Brownsville, shrimpers are facing rising operating costs and increased competition, but many shrimp producers and local lawmakers remain optimistic about the industry’s future.
March 19, 2026 01:22 PM
 · 
Frank McCaffrey
Load More