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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
Texas-Sized Drone: Rotor Unveils Sprayhawk, Announces Retrofit Kit and 2025 Availability
Rotor Technologies will begin shipping its autonomous application helicopters next year. Sprayhawk features a 110-gal. tank and can cover 240 acres per hour.
November 27, 2024 12:32 PM
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Machinery
Chief Tractor Kid? John Deere Saddles Up With Young Farmer Jackson Laux
Nine-year-old social media sensation @justajacksonthing will create content for John Deere’s social media channels to bring awareness to the people working tirelessly in agriculture.
November 21, 2024 09:47 AM
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Technology
5 Steps to Take Flight: Make Sure You’re Legal Before You Fly
As drone use for agricultural applications grows in rural America, farmers are increasingly operating drones themselves, but failure to comply with FAA regulations can lead to severe penalties, including felony charges and fines.
November 20, 2024 01:28 PM
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Machinery
Machinery News: John Deere Presses Pause at Iowa Plant, Bourgault and Unverferth Add to Lineup
Production of hay and forage machinery will come to a halt in Ottumwa for a month, plus new planting equipment and a big grain cart will hit the fields soon.
November 19, 2024 10:33 AM
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Machinery
Inside AgRevolution: AGCO’s Bold Mobile Service Play Pledges ‘Farmers First’
Farm Journal got a behind-the-scenes look at AgRevolution’s newest outlet in Urbana, Ohio, before the store’s Nov. 1 grand opening.
November 15, 2024 01:47 PM
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Machinery
Pete’s Pick of the Week: Illinois Auction Features Used Semis, John Deere Fleet
Machinery Pete also shared the results of a special Allis-Chalmers auctioned off for charity on Nov. 9.
November 12, 2024 12:00 PM
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Crop Production
Too Busy For Field Trials? Top Researchers Can Help
The Data Intensive Farm Management Project works with farmers and/or their crop consultants to experiment with products, application rates and seeding rates. Data is collected and analyzed to give farmers information from their own ground.
November 07, 2024 04:29 PM
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Used Machinery
How To Bid On A Charity Tractor to Raise Money for Hurricane Victims, Plus Pete’s Pick of the Week
Machinery Pete shares about a special Allis-Chalmers 8070 to be auctioned on Nov. 9 and a recent auction that featured quite the collection of early model John Deere tractors.
November 04, 2024 03:09 PM
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Machinery
AGCO Wraps Up Grain and Protein Divestiture with AIP
The $700 million deal frees AGCO up to focus on its machinery and precision ag technology products.
November 01, 2024 09:20 AM
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Technology
Ag Tech News: Smart Farming Innovations Make Time Magazine List, Universities Advance Research
A roundup of news for the week of October 27, 2024.
October 30, 2024 03:15 PM
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