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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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Industry
AgZen, Corteva Team up on AI-Powered, Retrofit Sprayer Tech
AgZen’s first product, RealCoverage, can be bolted onto any sprayer and is the world’s only sensor and AI-based system that measures and optimizes the number of drops of crop protection products applied to crops.
October 22, 2025 09:45 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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News
Used Farm Equipment Swindle Alert: BBB Warns Virtual Vendor Vehicle Scams on the Rise
A recent nationwide used equipment scam resulted in nearly a quarter million dollars being lost to online scammers for farm machinery that was never delivered to buyers in seven states. Find out how you can stay safe when buying equipment online.
August 22, 2025 10:47 AM
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Matthew J. Grassi
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Transportation
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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Matthew J. Grassi
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News
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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Matthew J. Grassi
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The Packer
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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Matthew J. Grassi
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Packer Tech
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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Christina Herrick
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Three’s A Crowd: Hylio Secures FAA Drone Swarm, Night Flight Exemptions
Spray drones are growing more ubiquitous and more scalable across agriculture. One company has unlocked the ability to deploy three at once and it’s a Smart Farming game changer.
March 26, 2024 02:41 PM
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Matthew J. Grassi