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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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Farmers can expect a few bright spots in 2019. Net farm income, as well as prices for key crops, are projected to be slightly higher in 2019. But longer-term projections don’t show positive outcomes.
FAPRI: Continued Pressure on Farm Finances
Farmers can expect a few bright spots in 2019. Net farm income, as well as prices for key crops, are projected to be slightly higher in 2019. But longer-term projections don’t show positive outcomes.
November 18, 2020 09:20 PM
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Sara Schafer
For the past two years, wheat acres have dipped to a 100-year low. For 2020, acres could challenge the 110-year low.
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Could Wheat Acres Hit a 110-Year Low in 2020?
For the past two years, wheat acres have dipped to a 100-year low. For 2020, acres could challenge the 110-year low.
November 18, 2020 06:52 PM
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Sara Schafer
As of June 16, USDA estimates 92% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted.
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Millions Of Corn, Soybean Acres Remain Unplanted
As of June 16, USDA estimates 92% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted.
November 15, 2020 01:40 PM
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Sara Schafer
The U.S. corn planting pace this year has been one for the record books, as 2019 marks the slowest pace in USDA records dating back to 1980. What will today's progress be?
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Crop Progress Preview: How Much Has Been Planted?
The U.S. corn planting pace this year has been one for the record books, as 2019 marks the slowest pace in USDA records dating back to 1980. What will today’s progress be?
November 15, 2020 01:38 PM
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Sara Schafer
Farmers who are looking to combat disease and insect pressure in soybeans or reduce nematode damage and improve stand establishment in corn can look to new offerings from Helena Agri-Enterprises.
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Helena Offers Two New Seed Treatments
Farmers who are looking to combat disease and insect pressure in soybeans or reduce nematode damage and improve stand establishment in corn can look to new offerings from Helena Agri-Enterprises.
November 15, 2020 01:37 PM
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Sara Schafer
See how the top soybean exporters stack up in terms of competitiveness.
Global Scorecard: See How the Top 3 Soybean Exporters Stack Up
See how the top soybean exporters stack up in terms of competitiveness.
November 13, 2020 09:36 AM
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Sara Schafer
Chase Dewitz of Steele, N.D., was recognized with the 2020 Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. He is congratulated by Sara Schafer, Top Producer Editor, and Mark Timke, National Strategic Account Manager for Pioneer.
Nominate the Nation’s Best Young Farmers
Do you demonstrate exceptional marketing, technology or finance skills with your farming or ranching operation? Are you under the age of 35? If so, apply to win the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award.
November 13, 2020 09:35 AM
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Sara Schafer
The COVID-19 pandemic has a long and unprecedented tail.
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When Does the Economy Return to Normal?
The COVID-19 pandemic has a long and unprecedented tail
November 11, 2020 12:27 AM
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Sara Schafer
Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and other stars share their support for young people during this challenging time.
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Country Music Stars Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert Supporting 4-H
Lee Brice, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore and other stars share their support for young people during this challenging time.
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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Sara Schafer
The rural economy is slowly rebounding from the impact of COVID-19. The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), a monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state Midwest region, sits at 44.7 for August 2020.
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Rural Mainstreet Index Creeps Up for August
The rural economy is slowly rebounding from the impact of COVID-19. The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI), a monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state Midwest region, sits at 44.7 for August 2020.
November 11, 2020 12:26 AM
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