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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
Spring Planters: In-Furrow Components Essential to Success
Planter experts offer some quick tips and lookouts around spring planter maintenance and setup. In this article we discuss the furrow creation and closing components and what to look for there.
April 20, 2024 10:00 AM
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Technology
Spring Planter Setup: Seed Meters Must Be a Focus
You can save time and headache by calibrating seed meters well ahead of planting time.
April 19, 2024 09:34 AM
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Tractors
John Deere Dream Job: Brock Purdy Leads Chief Tractor Officer Search
John Deere is seeking its first ever Chief Tractor Officer with a little help from a new friend - 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
April 17, 2024 03:33 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Technology
Smart Firmer: What Is It, What Can I Do With The Data?
Unsure about soil conditions at planting? Smart Firmers can help with that.
April 17, 2024 12:17 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Used Machinery
Machinery Pete: Why Used Equipment Prices Have Dealers Worried
This week Machinery Pete – Greg Peterson – takes a deep dive into used equipment auction data and what it might mean to the dealer network, and an auction up North nearly sets a price record on a two-decade old tractor.
April 15, 2024 03:01 PM
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Technology
Trace The Path: Spring Planter Setup Tips
A handful of planter manufacturer reps share several tips and lookouts to ensure the planter is working properly this spring.
April 15, 2024 09:08 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Tractors
Machinery News: U.S. Tractor Sales Spike, Heraud Departs Deere, Ag on the Mall Info
This week’s Machinery News covers U.S. and Canadian tractor and combine sales figures for March 2024, Jorge Heraud’s new role at Rootwave, and John Deere’s upcoming appearance in Washington D.C.
April 12, 2024 10:58 AM
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Crop Production
What’s New With Agriculture Drones?
Once a niche tool used by agronomists and consultants, farmers are starting to take notice of drones and consider the technology more often. Here’s the latest on swarms, service providers and security concerns.
April 11, 2024 02:33 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Technology
PTx: What Farmers, Dealers, Retailers Need to Know
This roll up unites complimentary product portfolios and distribution channels to provide farmers with Smart Farming solutions and retrofit precision ag technologies, and OEMs with more factory fit options.
April 10, 2024 10:55 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Machinery Pete: Used Combine Market Update, Pick of the Week, Upcoming Wisconsin Auction
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks his weekly Pete’s Pick of the Week and other used equipment market news during his weekly AgriTalk appearance with host Chip Flory.
April 09, 2024 07:32 AM
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