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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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Retail Industry
Research to Results: Salin 247 Robot Advances Iowa Corn Strip Cropping Knowledge
Learn about an Iowa plot trial that is looking at the yield boosting potential of strip cropping corn and cover crops.
April 25, 2025 02:05 PM
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Retail Business
John Deere Challenge: Watch a New York Tech Journalist Farm 20 Acres of Corn for $20 Profit
David Cogen partnered with John Deere during the 2024 growing season to till, plant, spray and harvest a small field at Deere’s Boundurant, Iowa, test farm. In the process, he says he learned a lot about farming and how difficult it truly is.
April 17, 2025 02:52 PM
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AgriTalk - Brooke Rollins
Retail Industry
Rollins: First 50 Days Fighting for Our Country Has Been A Joy, But There’s More Work To Do
On her list of issues to tackle, says Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, is deciding if farmers will need another round of assistance payments later this year and if USDA headquarters should be relocated.
April 11, 2025 01:03 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Retail Industry
Carbon Robotics adds autonomous tractor solution
Designed to work with John Deere 6R and 8R series tractors, the remotely monitored Carbon AutoTractor offers around-the-clock production.
March 31, 2025 01:05 PM
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Retail Industry
Missouri Farmer Calls Ford Out for Abandoning Ethanol Flex Fuel in New F-150 Trucks
Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol.
March 31, 2025 12:32 PM
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Retail Industry
Grit, Grease, and Gears: Meet the Colorado Teen Breathing New Life into Old Tractors
Not every youngster is playing Fortnite and dancing on Tik Tok all day. Learn about a young man out west who is keeping tradition alive, one classic tractor at a time.
March 25, 2025 02:56 PM
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Yamaha Agriculture CEO Q&A
Retail Industry
Yamaha Ag Q&A: When Can Growers Buy Farm Robots? North America Rollout Explained
Yamaha Agriculture CEO Nolan Paul talks about his outfit’s vision for its robotic technologies in the U.S.
March 11, 2025 09:54 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Retail Industry
Why Reliable Connectivity is the Key to Smart Farming Success
Robust machine connectivity is critical for today’s technology to deliver the benefits and ROI farmers require for adoption on the farm.
March 06, 2025 03:32 PM
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Retail Industry
Soaring Yields and Lower Costs: 7 Expert Tips To Maximize Spray Drone Efficiency
Read up on some of the latest management tips to make sure you’re getting the best performance and efficacy from your spray drone program this growing season.
March 05, 2025 10:21 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Retail Industry
Double Down on Data: How Blackjack Strategy Inspires One Smart Farm
Like a sharp card player trying to gain an edge against the house, you always have to know your numbers in today’s competitive farm landscape. Here’s how one mega operation does it.
March 04, 2025 05:37 PM
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