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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Agricultural Challenges in the Czech Republic
Agriculture in the Czech Republic has not had an easy road. Throughout history heavy governmental involvement made the country’s agriculture industry shrink, expand and finally somewhat flourish.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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VeraSun Shows No Impact Yet on Basis
Even with VeraSun Energy Corporation filing for bankruptcy earlier this week, there has been little impact on basis, according to research by Cash Grain Bids.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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Streamlined Planter Swath Control
Making every seed count just got easier. Two companies are teaming up to bring more precision to your planter.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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AgDay’s Annual Harvest of Thanks to Air Thursday
Farmers have many reasons to be thankful, regardless of the current industry challenges. For this reason, AgDay showcases all of the bountiful gifts agriculture provides during its annual Harvest of Thanks episode.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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Solve Your Corn Storage Problems
Is your corn’s moisture still testing high? Will your yields surpass your grain-drying capacity? What grain should you store, and what should you sell? This growing season has been anything but normal, and is raising uncommon questions at harvest time. Find out how you can solve your storage problems and prepare for next year.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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Cooling China’s Growth Fever
Expect a small drop in 2008 U.S. soybean exports
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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FJ Forum: Issues Surrounding the Livestock Industry
Increasing demand for livestock products, solving global trade problems and reforming immigration are just a few of the challenges facing the U.S. livestock industry.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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The 30-Year Challenge
Over the next 30 years, agriculture will be challenged to provide food, fiber and energy to a world population projected to increase by 9 billion people. This is no small challenge, and one that will require dramatic changes in agricultural policy and private industry, says Neilson Conklin, Farm Foundation president.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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TOP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
With its Top Producer of the Year awards program, the magazine recognizes business excellence among the nation’'s agricultural producers.
November 17, 2020 01:17 AM
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Drainage Makes the Crop
Here areseveral ways to protect your crop from wet feet—often the weakest link in your yield chain
November 17, 2020 01:16 AM
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