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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
Choose Wisely: Smart Strategies to Select the Right Corrections Service
There has been a recent wave of connectivity and guidance products released for farm machinery. Here are a handful of considerations to keep in mind before buying into a system for your fleet.
March 15, 2024 10:47 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Technology
Smart Seed Selection Tool Pledges to Close Yield Gap
Yield Optimizer is a digital tool that uses independent seed trial data to help farmers make seed selections with guaranteed yield performance. CEO Billy Rose tells how it gives farmers peace of mind.
March 15, 2024 08:12 AM
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Technology
Space Weather: Start Planning Today for Tomorrow’s GPS Outage
Minor space weather events have temporarily knocked out corrections signals over Canada and The Dakotas in the past. Would your farm be ready for a more severe outage?
March 13, 2024 03:22 PM
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Technology
Gripp Garners Top Honor at Top Producer Summit 2024
The 2024 AgLaunch startups bravely pitched straight to the farmer masses at the event. While truly an impressive class, only one would be chosen for the coveted top honor.
March 12, 2024 04:18 PM
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Technology
Feeling Economic Pressure? Technology Can Help Lessen the Blow
“It’s in these challenging markets farmers need to think about driving more efficiency using technology,” says Darryl Matthews, a recently retired tech executive. Certain technologies can provide a short-term ROI.
March 11, 2024 09:24 AM
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Technology
Prioritize Technology That Works For You So You Can Farm Smarter
“Smart farming means making your life more efficient, so you don’t have to focus on the mundane but instead on making the best product possible,” says Nebraska farmer Lukas Fricke. “We only have so many hours in a day.”
March 08, 2024 03:59 PM
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Technology
2024 Commodity Classic: 3 Farmers Talk Technology and Equipment
Four-dollar corn dominated discussions, but farmers remain open to new innovations and machinery as spring planting and the promise of a new production season beckons.
March 06, 2024 09:35 AM
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Plants That Talk: Coming Soon To A Field Near You
InnerPlant is developing early-stress signaling capabilities in soybeans and corn. The concept is getting serious buy-in from big players in U.S. agriculture.
March 05, 2024 04:45 PM
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Technology
Shockingly Cool: This Startup Makes Fertilizer From Electricity
Nitricity is on a quest to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions via its innovative natural liquid fertilizer manufacturing process. The technology represents a major disruption to the global fertilizer market.
March 05, 2024 04:42 PM
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CES 24: 4 Stand-Out Smart Farming Solutions
The world’s largest technology showcase is welcoming more and more ag tech into the fold. Here’s a quick rundown of what was on display.
March 05, 2024 04:38 PM
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