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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
5 Tech Companies Embracing Electrification, Autonomy
A quick rundown of some recent notable smart farming products and companies innovating electrified and autonomous solutions.
January 10, 2025 02:25 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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News
John Deere Introducing Next Generation Perception Autonomy Kits
Re-engineered cameras and rugged GPUs make up the latest leap forward as John Deere forges ahead to a fully autonomous production system by 2030.
January 06, 2025 12:30 PM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Red Winners: 2 Massey Ferguson Machines Top Auction Records
Machinery Pete notes two record-breaking Massey Ferguson sales as well as one that came close to setting a new high mark in this week’s Pete’s Pick.
December 30, 2024 02:37 PM
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Technology
Ag Tech and Machinery Trends to Track for 2025
Farmers are embracing mixed fleets, retrofit options, spray drones and automation as they stare down another tough year.
December 27, 2024 11:59 AM
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Used Machinery
Ho-Ho-Holy Cow! 3 Used Machinery Sales Sleigh the Auction Block
Machinery Pete details two record-setting auction transactions on a 2014 New Holland TV6070 bi-directional tractor and a 2022 Brent 2596 grain cart on tracks as well as a near-record sale on a 2008 John Deere 7930 tractor.
December 24, 2024 03:00 PM
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Machinery
Machinery News: AE50 Innovation Winners, Deere Details Its U.S. Manufacturing Investments and More
Farm machinery news for the week of Dec. 15, 2024, includes updates from ASABE, John Deere, GSI and Artic Cat
December 20, 2024 10:31 AM
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Technology
We Asked, You Answered:
What I’d Do With A Tesla Robot
We wanted to have a little ag-related fun with Teslas’ recent Optimus robot reveal, and you guys delivered the goods.
December 19, 2024 07:23 AM
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Machinery
Machinery Pete: Used Challenger Hits Record High, Half Century Old John Deere Fetches Almost $20K
Recent auctions in Bible Grove, Ill., and Crofton, Ky., featured a fleet of high-quality equipment, drawing significant interest and competitive bidding.
December 16, 2024 03:00 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Harvest
Need To Store More? Check Out These 9 Tips If You’re Planning New Grain Bins
Go over these helpful pointers if you’re planning to build new grain bins or expand your current storage setup in 2025.
December 11, 2024 06:04 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Technology
See & Spray: 5 Things John Deere Learned in 2024
Farmers put John Deere’s flagship technology to the ultimate test this year. Here’s what their successes and failures revealed.
December 09, 2024 08:00 AM
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