Sara 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 Media 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 and spearheaded the Farm Journal Legacy Project expansion. Sara graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in agricultural journalism and a minor in agricultural economics. She resides in Columbia, Mo., with her husband and daughter.

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The grain markets posted another round of strong prices. Corn, soybeans and wheat prices were all up 30¢ or more. Could 2022 repeat the appreciating prices posted in 2021?
This year, you’ll have a front row seat to watch the Top Producer Awards banquet LIVE!
Congratulations to Todd, Louise and the Malecha family for being named the 2022 Top Producer of the Year. Pay a virtual visit to their dairy farm in Villard, Minn., to learn how they stay focused on goals and values.
Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.
Congratulations to Christopher and Nate Riggers for being named a 2022 Top Producer of the Year finalist. Take a virtual visit to their Idaho farm to learn how they’ve doubled barley revenue per acre in two years.
Congratulations to Seven Springs Farms, a 2022 Top Producer of the Year finalist. A virtual trip to the diversified Kentucky farm will shed light on why Joe Nichols does not fall in love with assets.
Every decision Susan Weaver Ford makes is focused on family. She is the sixth generation to hold the reins of her North Carolina farm, and the first female.
For 15 straight months, the rural economy has posted healthy and consistent growth.
Make education a priority in 2022 by joining Top Producer for the Top Producer Summit.
The grain markets continued to show strength this week. But how will continued global uncertainty, a long weekend and USDA’s initial 2022 estimates impact prices?