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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
Machinery News: JCB Fastrac 6000 Tractor, Väderstad and Valley Debut New Products, Unverferth Acquisition
Farm equipment news and product introductions for early-fall 2025.
October 08, 2025 02:17 PM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Why Machinery Pete Sees Used Tractor Values Coming on Strong, Plus Weekend Auctions To Watch
This week’s “Pete’s Pick of the Week” selections include a low-hour Massey Ferguson loader tractor and a pair of late-model John Deere machines that all brought strong value on the auction market.
October 08, 2025 10:27 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Machinery Pete Goes Deep on Retro Farm Equipment With Pick of the Week
Vintage farm equipment is a big draw on the auction circuit. Read about a pair of notable classic iron deals and an upcoming online auction packed with farm and construction machinery.
September 30, 2025 01:48 PM
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Used Machinery
Used Farm Equipment Buyer’s Market: Be Ready For Good Deals on Late-Model Machines
There are more good conditioned, late-model machines on dealer lots and in the auction circuit right now than at any other time in recent memory. Find out which machines you should target this winter with your year-end spend.
September 25, 2025 02:07 PM
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Used Machinery
Farm Equipment Buyer Hacks: 3 Insights From Fellow Farmers
Hear what’s working for four farmer-buyers with experience finding used machinery in good condition for their operations.
September 25, 2025 09:13 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Pete’s Pick: 3 Used Loader Tractors Draw Big Bids, Plus A Heartwarming Classic John Deere Buy
Good condition, used loader tractors continue to bring strong dollars on the used farm equipment auction circuit — and one Ohio auction-goer honored his great grandfather over the weekend.
September 22, 2025 05:54 PM
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Machinery
National Farm Safety and Health Week: Stay Safe This Harvest Season With Expert Tips
Learn several inexpensive, easy ways that you can keep yourself, your family members and employees, and your neighbors safe this fall harvest season.
September 22, 2025 04:11 PM
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Used Machinery
A Dive Deep Into Used Equipment Market Forces and Tips to DIY Your Next Sale
Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson dig deep into what it takes to move equipment in today’s volatile market, plus a candid look at economic headwinds — Fed policy, interest rates, tariffs, and commodities — and how they’re steering buyer decisions and seller strategies.
September 18, 2025 01:25 PM
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John Deere
News
John Deere Layoffs Continue Amid Sales Downturn, 142 Iowa Employees Notified
In a statement issued to Farm Journal, John Deere says fewer machinery orders from farmers are coming in, so more layoffs are slated to hit factory workers in Des Moines and Waterloo.
September 18, 2025 07:43 AM
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Harvest
Tips And Tech Tools To Take The Sting Out Of Harvesting A Highly Variable Corn Crop
The challenge of harvesting high moisture and high disease pressure corn is not one that all farmers have faced in their lifetimes. Here’s some quick pointers to keep in mind as you tackle a tough crop to harvest and store.
September 17, 2025 01:21 PM
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