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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
CNH, Intelsat Announce Connected Machine Collaboration
The joint SATCOM offering will be available in the second half of 2024 to farmers in Brazil, with plans to expand the collaboration to the U.S., Australia, and other regions.
April 30, 2024 07:35 AM
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Used Machinery
Machinery Pete: Learn to Zig When They Zag
Machinery Pete makes a trio of John Deere tractors his weekly Pete’s Pick of the Week. He also shares advice for farming’s next generation and information on an upcoming auction.
April 29, 2024 04:28 PM
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Technology
DJI Launches New Ag Spray Drones
Building on the Agras drone line, the T50 offers improved efficiency for larger-scale growing operations, while the lightweight T25 is designed to be more portable for smaller fields.
April 26, 2024 02:16 PM
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Corn
University of Nebraska Professor Leads RNAi Research Targeting Western Corn Rootworm
Research underway at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is showing promise by targeting western corn rootworm genes with RNAi technology.
April 25, 2024 11:38 AM
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Technology
RhizeBio’s Doug Toal Talks Soil Microbiology, Ag Entrepreneurship With Top Producer
RhizeBio cofounder Doug Tole joins host Paul Neiffer for Episode 143 of the Top Producer Podcast.
April 24, 2024 02:50 PM
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Technology
5 Smart Farming Insights from America’s Largest Ag Publication
A recent Farm Journal Farm Country Update webinar took a deep dive into the data behind farmer’s technology adoption motivations and how ag marketers can reach early ag tech adopters.
April 24, 2024 10:51 AM
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Corn and Soybean Planting Progress 04-21-2024
Corn
Crop Progress Update: Planters Pick Up Steam Across Most States
Corn planting is now 2% ahead of the five year national average, while soybeans are currently 4% ahead, according to the April 22, 2024, USDA Crop Progress report.
April 23, 2024 07:12 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Machinery Pete: 33-Year-Old John Deere Fetches High Auction Haul
Machinery Pete continues to see higher than average farm equipment resale prices, and he has an idea why that is.
April 22, 2024 03:00 PM
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New Machinery
CNH Industrial Names Gerrit Marx New CEO
CNH Industrial is appointing Gerrit Marx to the role of CEO, effective July 1, 2024. Marx will replace current CEO Scott Wine.
April 22, 2024 09:12 AM
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Technology
Drones: American Option Emerges Amid DJI Ban Saga
Anzu Robotics, an emerging U.S.-based commercial drone manufacturer, announces its entrance into the drone market with the launch of two enterprise aerial platforms.
April 22, 2024 08:46 AM
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