Iowa Soybean Planting Just Getting Started: 1% Planted as of April 19, 2026
Iowa soybeans came in at 1 percent planted for the week ending April 19, 2026
What changed
USDA NASS released its weekly Crop Progress report covering the week ending April 19, 2026. Iowa soybeans came in at 1 percent planted. This is the season's first official planting number for Iowa soybeans, marking the very start of the spring planting window.
Why it matters
A 1 percent planted figure in mid-April is simply the opening data point. It tells us planters have started rolling in parts of the state, but the bulk of Iowa's soybean acres are still ahead. This early reading gives readers a baseline to compare against as weekly updates continue through May and into early June — the stretch when most Iowa soybean acres typically go in the ground. Watching how quickly that number climbs week over week could matter for anyone tracking fieldwork pace and seasonal timing.
What to watch next
- Next weekly Crop Progress report: Look for the update covering the week ending April 26, 2026, to see if planting picks up pace.
- Weather and field conditions across Iowa: Soil moisture and temperatures in the coming weeks could affect how fast planting moves. Check locally for county-level conditions.
- Comparison to average pace: As more weekly prints come in, it will be easier to see whether Iowa's 2026 soybean planting is running ahead of, behind, or close to the typical pace.
Source notes
- USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa soybeans, 1 percent planted, week ending April 19, 2026. View on Quick Stats
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