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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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New Machinery
Case IH Unveils Subscription-Free Axial Flow Series Combine
The Year of the Combine marches on with the release of Case IH’s newest harvester, the Axial Flow 260 Series. The new machine is available for order in June of 2024. No pricing details have been announced.
May 16, 2024 10:11 AM
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New Machinery
Solar Storms Knocked Connected Machines Offline: So Now What?
One ag industry expert shares his take on this weekend’s solar storms, how it may have impacted farmers during the height of planting season, and what needs to happen going forward.
May 16, 2024 09:55 AM
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Used Machinery
Machinery Pete: Livestock Demand Pushes Loader Tractors Up, Late Model Glut Marches On
Machinery Pete selected a pair of used tractors as his Pete’s Pick of the Week on AgriTalk Radio. He also discussed the over supply of late model, high horsepower tractors pushing prices down on dealer lots.
May 14, 2024 02:12 PM
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Corn
Corn and Soybean Planting Progress Slows Overall
This week’s USDA Crop Progress report shows corn planting five percentage points (49% planted) behind average, while soybean planting has slowed to just a single percentage point ahead (35%).
May 14, 2024 07:20 AM
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Corn
Crop Progress Update: South Continues To Surge, Slowdown Hits Iowa
This week’s USDA Crop Progress report shows corn planting overall is currently three percentage points (36% planted) behind the five year average, while soybean planting is four points ahead (25%) of historic pace.
May 07, 2024 06:59 AM
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Politics
2024 Ag on The Mall Fosters Collaboration Amid Uncertain Times
A quick dispatch from one of the companies present for this year’s Ag on The Mall celebration, taking place this week in Washington D.C.
May 06, 2024 04:16 PM
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Used Machinery
Machinery Pete: Used Four-Wheel-Drive Tractors Trending Higher
Pete’s Pick of the Week uncovers yet another decade-plus, four-wheel-drive tractor that fetched a high price at auction. He also has his eye on two upcoming used equipment auctions this week.
May 06, 2024 03:06 PM
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Technology
OPI Debuts Handheld Grain Bin Data Device
Blue Lite is a rechargeable, handheld Bluetooth device that pledges to enable simple data collection and transmission from the grain bin.
May 03, 2024 09:33 AM
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Technology
Landus Launches Farmer First Technology Initiative, Zero Interest Input Financing
Landus announces the launch of its latest technology-focused initiative, Conduit, which will offer zero-interest loans on inputs and more, as well as former FBN executive Amol Deshpande’s addition to the team.
May 01, 2024 08:05 AM
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Crop Production
Crop Planting Progress Surges As Spring Warms Up Soil
So far, 12 states out of the 18 total reporting acres of corn planted are ahead of the five year average.
April 30, 2024 08:11 AM
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