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.

Latest Stories

John Deere, SpaceX Announce Starlink Deal

Utilizing the Starlink network, this solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies.

January 17, 2024 01:08 PM

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Precision Planting Rolls Out New Planter, Software

Precision Planting introduces farmers to its new CornerStone Planting System; announces Panorama is now available for purchase as well as additional product updates.

January 17, 2024 09:40 AM

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Trimble Launches Connected Climate Exchange Marketplace

By connecting farmers, agronomists, ag retailers and carbon buyers in one marketplace, the Connected Climate Exchange enables participation in carbon markets and sustainability programs, according to a press release.

January 09, 2024 10:49 AM

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John Deere Details Precision Upgrades For 2024

Upgrade kits featuring the latest precision ag technologies are available for sprayers, planters and combines.

January 03, 2024 09:42 AM

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Unverferth Adds High-Flotation, ISOBUS Boundary Control to Pro-Force Spreaders

Unverferth enhances its lineup of Pro-Force dry fertilizer spreaders with two high-flotation undercarriage options: a track system and in-line walking tandem dual wheels, and ISOBUS-enabled boundary control.

December 27, 2023 07:55 AM

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Başak Traktör Acquires Buhler Industries along with FarmKing, Versatile Brands

Buhler Industries and ASKO Holding have announced that Başak Traktör has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the common shares of Buhler Industries owned by Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd.

December 22, 2023 02:50 PM

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Linamar Acquires Broad Acre Seed Outfit Bourgault For $640 Million

Linamar announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault Industries Ltd. of Saskatchewan to add to its offerings and advance its position as a short-line agriculture equipment manufacturer.

December 22, 2023 02:46 PM

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6 Concept Technologies To Watch In 2024 And Beyond

Innovations that cross the farm gate often start down the path to commercialization as high-minded prototypes. Here are some early-stage concepts with potential to drive profit and efficiency.

December 21, 2023 01:00 PM

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Agrimatics Announces New Telematics Partners

The integrations streamline importing of data from the AFS Connect platform of Case IH and the MyPLM Connect platform of New Holland into the Libra Cart app through the Agrimatics Cloud Service.

December 14, 2023 03:53 PM

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Ag Leader Sprayer Update Makes Recirculation Simple

The new upgrade, BoomLoop, integrates with AgLeader InCommand displays and creates a “streamlined path for product to flow from boom ends and back into the spray tank.”

December 13, 2023 07:51 AM

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