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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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Companies such as Monarch Tractor are already trying to establish a toe hold. Its MK-V tractors have been used in California wineries since 2020. The fully electric, autonomous tractors feature 10 hours of runtime, 70 peak hp, 40 hp continuous, and twice the torque of a comparable conventional tractor.
Technology
Market Research Firm: Autonomous Tractor Segment To Grow 25% By 2030
The latest study released on the Global Autonomous Tractors market by USD Analytics evaluates market size, trend, and forecasts uptake to 2030.
October 28, 2024 03:06 PM
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News
Ag-Chem Founder, Precision Technology Legend Al McQuinn Passes Away
Alvin ‘Al’ McQuinn passed away last week at the age of 93. The Missouri farm kid left behind a tremendous legacy that will forever live on in the farm equipment and ag tech world.
October 28, 2024 02:51 PM
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Technology
A Farmer Can Dream, Right? Tesla Robots As the Farm Labor Force of the Future?
Elon Musk wants his futuristic Optimus robots to clean dishes and scrub carpets. But what if you wanted one of those creepy looking things working in your fields?
October 24, 2024 12:35 PM
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Technology
Next Gen Spotlight: Indiana Farmer Modernizes Farm With Robotics and Automation
Lance Sommers has transformed his family’s 2,000-acre grain and dairy farm by integrating technology and boosting efficiency to free up time to refocus efforts on other aspects of their operation.
October 22, 2024 04:28 PM
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Technology
Autonomy in Farming: What Manufacturers and Tech Companies Are Working On
Companies are rolling out autonomous capabilities today with the goal of eventual full autonomy in the future.
October 17, 2024 07:19 AM
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Machinery
Equipment Update: Sales Continue to Fall As Demand Softness Sets In
The latest AEM numbers suggest concerns about falling farmer demand for new machines were not overblown.
October 15, 2024 08:20 AM
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Ag Tech notes week of 10-6-24
Technology
Tech News: Purdue Researchers Use AI to Predict Corn Yields, Solix Robot Enjoys Successful Debut and more
Farm technology news updates and briefs from the week of Oct. 4, 2024.
October 09, 2024 03:01 PM
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Technology
Innovation and Adaptability Are Critical Components in Farming
Innovation doesn’t have a finish line, but Paul Welbig with New Holland says it requires a constant drive to improve, whether through new technologies or refining existing processes.
September 26, 2024 04:15 PM
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Technology
Call Your Dealer: Get John Deere’s See And Spray Technology For Free
Dealers are running a promotion to unlock smart spraying technology for more customers for a limited time this fall.
September 25, 2024 01:30 PM
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Succession Planning
Next Gen Spotlight: Indiana Farmer Helps Grow Family Businesses
Bri Osborne returned in 2019 to help her father manage their family farm, overseeing 1,000 acres and 7,000 hogs while expanding their dragline manure and spray drone businesses.
September 24, 2024 05:06 PM
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