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Matthew J. Grassi

Former Machinery & Technology Editor, Farm Journal

Matthew Grassi is the former Machinery and Technology Editor for Farm Journal and AgWeb, covering farm machinery innovations and ag tech trends.

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Machinery
Farm Equipment in 2025: Insider Tips for Finding Deals, Used Machine Migration Trends And More
Learn how you can find bargains on used farm equipment, why machines move from North to South in the auction world, and an intriguing new electric pickup truck option.
May 09, 2025 12:47 PM
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Used Machinery
Sign of the Times: Why This Old John Deere Tractor is a Farmer’s Best Friend
Farm equipment auction data continues to show a strong resale market for used, pre-DEF machines in good condition, driven primarily by the rising cost of brand new machines.
May 07, 2025 10:03 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Rare Antiques Break the Bank: 1911 Imperial, Case Steam Engine and Minneapolis 35-70
A trio of machines that are probably older than anyone reading this article made Machinery Pete’s “Pick of The Week” and a busy Tuesday ahead for farm equipment auctions.
May 05, 2025 02:14 PM
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News
Mark Carney’s Liberal Win: What It Means for Canadian Agriculture and U.S. Relations
A pair of Canadians in farming weigh in on the country’s latest election results and the implications for agriculture sectors like the dairy industry and farm equipment manufacturing.
May 02, 2025 12:19 PM
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Corn
High Clearance, High Yields: How Brent Pence Bootstrapped Big Acres With Hagie Sprayers and John Deere Tech
Learn how this first-generation Ohio farmer changed his in-season nitrogen management program to boost yields.
May 02, 2025 07:25 AM
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Used Machinery
Discover Equipment Trends: From Tractors to Hay Tool Innovation
Two trusted names in the equipment industry take a deep dive into the utility livestock tractor segment and explore how John Deere is evolving hay tools.
May 01, 2025 09:57 AM
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Technology
How Spray Drones Revolutionize Corn Farming, Make Farmers More Efficient and Sustainable
There are 400,000 agricultural drones applying product to 300 crop types in over 100 countries around the globe today, helping farmers save money and steward a brighter future.
April 30, 2025 10:45 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Pete’s Pick of the Week: 45-Year-Old Massey Ferguson Smashes Record High, Vintage Farmall and More
Old-but-well-conditioned equipment is racking up bids and big returns. Learn about a record-setting tractor from the ‘80s and two green tractors that made waves on the auction circuit.
April 28, 2025 01:18 PM
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Corn
Research to Results: Salin 247 Robot Advances Iowa Corn Strip Cropping Knowledge
Learn about an Iowa plot trial that is looking at the yield boosting potential of strip cropping corn and cover crops.
April 25, 2025 02:05 PM
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Used Machinery
Why Farmers are Flocking to Auctions for Low-Hour Equipment Deals
As history has shown, more farmers hit the auction circuit during a down cycle in the farm economy. See what equipment is drawing strong prices.
April 24, 2025 02:22 PM
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