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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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News
From Best Buy Toy to Pro Spray Drone: A Father-Son Duo Takes Flight In Missouri Cattle Country
A cattle-raising family is going all-in on drone application technology, and a side hustle spinoff business is in the works after finding success spraying their own pasture land.
October 15, 2025 01:59 PM
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News
New 2026 Balers and Hay Tools Launched By Case IH, John Deere, New Holland, And Vermeer
Farm machinery manufacturers are releasing details on Model Year 2026 balers and hay tools that feature increased automation, data integration and enhanced designs to help cover more acres in a single day.
August 29, 2025 10:41 AM
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Ag Policy
Farmers, Truckers and Gear Heads Rejoice: EPA Rolls Out Streamlined Diesel Engine Fluid Guidelines
Now farm tractors, combines and sprayers can be configured so there is no impact on engine power for up to 36 hours when a DEF system malfunction occurs, and a farmer has up to 100 engine hours at 25% power reduction before a 50% reduction takes hold.
August 12, 2025 09:28 AM
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Industry
Right To Repair Granted? John Deere Launches Digital Self-Repair Tool for $195 Per Tractor
The equipment manufacturer has responded to claims it restricts equipment owner and independent service technician access to software codes and diagnostic capabilities with the release of a new Operations Center PRO Service tool.
July 31, 2025 10:20 AM
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News
Why Now is the Time To Move Used Construction Iron in the Farm Equipment Auction World
Used skid steers, wheel loaders and excavating equipment are starting to draw strong bids as farmers build out fleets, and learn how one startup auction company is making inroads into the overseas export market.
July 10, 2025 08:27 AM
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Industry
Machinery Pete: Versatile Skid Steers, Used Tractors Are Hotter Than Fish Grease
Greg Peterson hit the road last week. He shares a Gold Key Certified John Deere tractor and a vintage International Harvester tractor that made his picks of the week.
June 23, 2025 02:54 PM
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News
No, John Deere is Not Freezing Production or Stepping Away From its U.S. Factories
A false report surfaced online, eliciting a direct response from the manufacturer that could not be more clear: “We’re not shutting down U.S. manufacturing. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.”
June 09, 2025 09:33 AM
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Ag Policy
Mark Carney’s Liberal Win: What It Means for Canadian Agriculture and U.S. Relations
A pair of Canadians in farming weigh in on the country’s latest election results and the implications for agriculture sectors like the dairy industry and farm equipment manufacturing.
May 02, 2025 12:19 PM
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Industry
Discover Equipment Trends: From Tractors to Hay Tool Innovation
Two trusted names in the equipment industry take a deep dive into the utility livestock tractor segment and explore how John Deere is evolving hay tools.
May 01, 2025 09:57 AM
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Industry
Why Farmers are Flocking to Auctions for Low-Hour Equipment Deals
As history has shown, more farmers hit the auction circuit during a down cycle in the farm economy. See what equipment is drawing strong prices.
April 24, 2025 09:22 AM
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