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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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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Machinery Pete Runs Down Buying Activity on Everything From Applicators to Skid Steers
Pete highlights recent auction sales including a Bobcat skid steer and Kubota wheel loader, along with a handful of used John Deere machines that brought good returns. He also mentions an upcoming sale to keep your eye on.
May 27, 2025 10:22 AM
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Machinery
John Deere-Sentera Tie Up: Here’s What We Know So Far
John Deere is acquiring a drone and aerial imaging company to build out its Operations Center and application tech portfolio. Find out what we learned from executives from both companies.
May 23, 2025 02:29 PM
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Used Machinery
Used Sprayers in the Spotlight: Auction Prices, Farmer Demand Still Strong Despite Tough Year
Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete dig in and unpack the impact of online farm equipment auctions, supply and demand forces at play in the market right now and growing farmer interest in used sprayers and combines.
May 22, 2025 11:55 AM
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New Machinery
Transform Your Farm: Discover New Seed Drills, ATVs and Utility Tractors
Great Plains introduces two narrow-transport box drills, Honda is bringing back its FourTrax lineup of ATVs, and Bobcat and Kioti have released new utility tractors with enclosed cabs and versatile implements.
May 22, 2025 10:46 AM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Pete’s Pick of the Week: Paying Homage to Fallen Auction Legends, John Deere Machines Fetch High Prices
Machinery Pete takes a break from his machinery picks to honor a pair of used farm equipment auction pioneers who passed away recently, and a pair of late-model John Deere machines grab Pete’s attention.
May 19, 2025 11:00 AM
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Machinery
U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Still Struggling, But Better Days Could Be Just Ahead
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports that April tractor and combine sales were both down significantly from 2024, yet it’s possible farmers start buying new machines again this fall.
May 16, 2025 12:53 PM
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Used Machinery
Economic Uncertainty Slows Used Farm Equipment Sales: Is a Dealer Purge Coming Soon?
Dealer inventories are still high, and farmers are waiting for better market conditions before they buy farm equipment. It’s creating the perfect conditions for more late-model, low-hour equipment heading to auction.
May 16, 2025 08:28 AM
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Machinery
CNH, Starlink Announce Satellite Connectivity Expansion To Case IH And New Holland Machines
CNH says this collaboration will provide robust high-speed internet connectivity – further unlocking the benefits of a fully connected fleet – even in remote rural locations.
May 15, 2025 03:49 PM
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Machinery
Mo Technology, Mo Problems? 2 Farmers Sound Off on Unreliable, High Maintenance Farm Equipment
Misery loves company: commiserate with two frustrated row crop farmers who are fed up with equipment and technology outages, and learn about a simple fix that just might keep your planter up and running this spring.
May 15, 2025 12:27 PM
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Pete’s Pick of the Week
Pete’s Pick of the Week: 3 Rusty Relics Steal The Show
Machinery Pete highlights three interesting salvage machines that sold on the auction circuit last week and previews an online mega-auction that will feature farm equipment from over a dozen states this Wednesday.
May 12, 2025 01:26 PM
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