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.

Latest Stories
The Jan. 12 USDA reports held positive surprises for grain prices. March corn prices were up 20¢, and March soybean prices were up 35¢ for the week ending Jan. 13. Wheat prices were flat to up 11¢.
AgWeb is counting down the top 10 stories of the year. At No. 5, is the news of another record for farmland sales. In Sioux County, Iowa, 73.19 acres sold for $30,000 per acre at a Nov. 11 auction.
The current trend is a friend to farmers, as the markets ended the day green almost across the board. Gulke Group’s Jamie Wasemiller breaks down the positive outlook and provides insights to post-Christmas trade.
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U.S. farmland values have jumped 23% in the past two years. How did this happen? What will the future hold? Let’s jump into the questions driving your most valuable asset.
Check out these impressive farmland sales from 2022.
Although domestic demand for U.S. corn continues to be strong, export demand has been disappointing. What is impacting exports? What are your expectations for the winter?