1099-MISC rejected by IRS

I am a farmer who files a schedule F.   I have used Turbo Tax and Quick Employer Forms for many years.   I have always send my land lords a 1099-MISC for my land rent payments printed in box 1 "Rents".   I just received an e mail back from Quick Employer Forms that the IRS rejected the 1099-MISC and I am now to use 1099-NEC.   It further explains that non-employee compensation must be reported on 1099-NEC.   This is confusing because 1099-MISC box 1 "Rents" says specifically rents.   Any ideas?