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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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The leaping deer trademark logo is seen on a sign outside a John Deere dealership in Taylor, Texas, U.S., February 16, 2017. Picture taken February 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Khursheed
New Machinery
John Deere Layoffs: What We Know So Far
John Deere has had a busy 2024 thus far, but a large round of employee layoffs are taking place in Iowa.
June 07, 2024 08:50 AM
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New Machinery
John Deere Adds T6 800 Combine to Model Year 2025 Class
The new T6 800 walker combine offers factory integrated precision ag technology, a quieter, more spacious cab, and an increased unloading rate with improved efficiency, according to John Deere.
June 03, 2024 09:46 AM
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Health
Mental Health in Rural America: Prioritize Self Care, Focus on What You CAN Control, and Take a Deep Breath
A national subject matter expert in managing mental health issues discusses how to recognize the symptoms and how to effectively manage mental health struggles in rural America.
June 03, 2024 09:41 AM
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Used Machinery
Maintenance Checklist: Tips to Keep Your Planter Field Ready for Next Year
A planter maintenance expert offers a checklist to help ensure you’re properly prepping your planter for storage so that it emerges in good shape for planting next spring.
June 03, 2024 09:03 AM
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Technology
Machinery & Tech News: AGI Fends Off Takeover, CNH Announces Another Departure
Machinery and technology news briefs from the week of May 27, 2024.
May 31, 2024 02:12 PM
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Technology
Harvesting Insights: How AI Crop Scouting Is Driving Decisions
Artificial intelligence powers today’s digital scouting tools — converting data into actionable insights.
May 29, 2024 03:42 PM
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Corn
Corn and Soybean Planting Progress Rounds Third And Heads for Home
Row crop planting has picked up considerable steam over the last week with corn acres now at 80% complete and soybeans at 68%. Both crops are ahead of the five-year average.
May 28, 2024 04:38 PM
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New Machinery
European Designed, American Made High Speed Planter Line Debuts
Vaderstad is launching the all-new Tempo K model (along with other models), a 24-row planter with low-compaction tracks and 30-inch row spacing.
May 28, 2024 09:47 AM
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Used Machinery
Used Farm Equipment: Big Deals On The Way?
Machinery Pete shares some of his recent observations from the new and used farm equipment sectors.
May 24, 2024 12:57 PM
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Corn
Grain Storage Tips You Should Keep Top of Mind This Spring
A quick overview of what you should be doing this spring to ensure your stored grain maintains its quality and fetches top dollar down at the elevator.
May 20, 2024 10:00 AM
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