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Sara SchaferSara Schafer
Sara (Muri) Schafer, editor of Top Producer magazine, grew up on a family farm where they raised hogs and cattle, along with soybeans, corn, wheat, milo and hay. Since joining Farm Journal in 2008, she has covered a broad range of topics pivotal to the success of U.S. farmers. In addition to being an award-winning journalist, she has played several key roles with the transformative relaunch of AgWeb.com, spearheaded the Farm Journal Legacy Project expansion and greatly increased the flow of succession planning information to farmers. Sara graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in agricultural journalism and
Sara (Muri) Schafer, editor of Top Producer magazine, grew up on a family farm where they raised hogs and cattle, along with soybeans, corn, wheat, milo and hay. Since joining Farm Journal in 2008, she has covered a broad range of topics pivotal to the success of U.S. farmers. In addition to being an award-winning journalist, she has played several key roles with the transformative relaunch of AgWeb.com, spearheaded the Farm Journal Legacy Project expansion and greatly increased the flow of succession planning information to farmers. Sara graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in agricultural journalism and
Articles By Sara Schafer
Jul 02, 2020
Jul 02, 2020
Jerry Gulke: USDA Report Provides Early Fireworks
The grain markets needed a shock, and the USDA reports this week delivered. The June 30 Acreage and Grain Stocks reports provided a major lift to prices.
Jul 02, 2020
Why Should You Attend Farm Journal Field Days?
Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27. The more than 100 informational sessions align with key interests and needs of the crop and livestock sectors.
Jun 30, 2020
The annual Acreage report in June tends to have a few surprises. This year’s edition definitely delivered.
Jun 26, 2020
Jerry Gulke: USDA Report Needs to Shock the Market
The markets showed red this week. December corn prices dropped 21.25¢ and November soybean prices dropped 19.25¢ for the week ending June 26. September wheat prices declined 9.5¢.
Jun 25, 2020
Potential Market Movers in Tuesday’s Acreage, Grain Stocks Reports
The next mark-moving round of USDA reports will be here on Tuesday, June 30. USDA will release its annual Acreage and quarterly Grain Stocks reports on Tuesday, June 30 at 11 a.m. CDT.
Jun 19, 2020
Jerry Gulke: Soybeans Knock On New Highs, Will the Door Finally Open?
Grain prices keep patiently inching higher. July corn prices were up 2.5¢ and July soybean prices were up 4.5¢ for the week ending June 19, 2020.
Jun 18, 2020
Rural Economy Shows Weak Signs of Improvement
Weak commodity prices, high unemployment and ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are weighing heavily on the U.S. rural economy.
Jun 17, 2020
Claas Debuts the Lexion 6000 Series Straw Walker Combines
Claas is expanding its harvesting lineup with the new Lexion 6000 Series straw walker combines.
