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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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Technology
What Technologies Are Farms Using and Why?
Tech adoption continues to grow, but it varies based on farm size and purpose.
March 04, 2025 02:54 PM
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Technology
Case IH Launches SenseApply: Subscription-Free, Variable-Rate Capable Smart Spraying Technology
The technology, which the company says is designed to maximize the output of every input, consists of a single cab-mounted camera system that offers multi-season uses.
March 02, 2025 07:59 AM
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Machinery
John Deere Details Model Year 2026 Updates, New Machine Capabilities and Technology Features
The updates and new releases span a wide breadth of row crop solutions, including combines, planters, sprayers, tractors, tillage tools and precision technology.
February 27, 2025 10:47 AM
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Machinery
A Perfect Storm Is Driving Up New and Used Tractor Prices
If you’re thinking about buying a tractor soon, you might want to move up your timeline. Prices are expected to rise in the high horsepower segment over the next few months.
February 27, 2025 07:11 AM
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Machinery
Machinery and Tech News: Updates From Ag Leader, John Deere, Kinze, Rantizo, Unverferth, Yamaha and More
From implement guidance to retrofit solutions, software, and seed tenders, here’s a roundup of new machinery and technology for the week of Feb. 23, 2025, coming to the farm.
February 25, 2025 09:01 AM
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Machinery
Used Sprayers in 2025: Buyer’s Paradise or Just The Beginning?
Join the guys as they take a deep dive into the current state of the used sprayer market. If you’re thinking about buying or upgrading soon, you don’t want to miss this episode of the Moving Iron podcast.
February 21, 2025 09:17 AM
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Machinery
Small But Capable: Is 2025 The Year of The Utility Tractor?
These steel and rubber Swiss Army knives offer many of the features of higher horsepower machines in a smaller, easier-to-use tractor.
February 19, 2025 06:30 AM
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Machinery
Plowing Through Tough Times: Equipment Manufacturers Double Down on Technology Upgrades Amid Sales Slump
Farm machinery companies are betting on ag tech, precision technology retrofits and digital solutions to help farmers weather uncertainty.
February 18, 2025 09:29 AM
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New Machinery
From the Factory to Your Fields: Where Farm Equipment Is Made
Find out where your favorite tractor, planter, sprayer, combine and other farm machines are built today.
February 12, 2025 11:25 AM
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Technology
Spray Drone Service Provider, Mississippi State Announce Partnership to Advance
AI and Autonomy
The partnership will focus on integrating advanced unmanned aerial and ground vehicle technologies with AI-driven precision agriculture solutions.
February 11, 2025 01:30 PM
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