Matthew J. Grassi
Matthew J. Grassi was formerly Technology Editor for Greenhouse Grower and American Vegetable Grower. Matthew joined Meister Media Worldwide in 2012 and held roles including Field Editor for CropLife and Senior Editor for PrecisionAg Professional.
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Bayer: 5 Reasons We Disagree With Maryland Neonic Ban
We’re disappointed that the Maryland legislature chose not to stand up for sound science and the rights of Maryland’s homeowners to self-protect their lawns…
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France Bans Glyphosate Mixture
France’s health and safety agency is poised to ban weedkillers that combine chemicals glyphosate and tallowamine because of concerns over possible health risks, it…
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#IARC-Gate: European Food Safety Authority Disputes IARC Glyphosate Classification, Claims Conflict Of Interest
There is an ideological battle going on in Europe now about how pesticides should be regulated, and several of the main actors have recently…
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Compass Minerals Launches Protassium+ Organic Sulfate Of Potash
Organic crop growers now have a pure, consistent and reliable potassium fertilizer option with the release of Protassium+ Organic sulfate of potash from Compass…
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DTN Launches Ag Retailer Focused Data Management Program
As farm data multiplies exponentially, ag retailers need help leveraging the power of big data to better serve their customers and grow their business.…
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Monsanto’s Dicamba Cropping System Cleared For 30-Day Comment Period
Today, EPA announced a 30-day public comment period regarding the in-crop use of dicamba herbicide with Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton and Roundup Ready 2…
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Bayer: The Science Is On Our Side In Belt Insecticide Battle
You may have seen some media stories about Bayer’s current disagreement with EPA over registrations for our pesticide flubendiamide, marketed in the U.S. as…
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Syngenta Touts R&D Focus With 16 New Products In 2016
Syngenta will launch 16 new crop protection products in 2016, with multiple launches expected over the next five years, according to Jeff Cecil, head…
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Deere’s Acquisition of Hagie: 3 Things We Learned
It seems like the biggest news stories in agriculture always break on a Tuesday. Today John Deere announced it had acquired a majority ownership…
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Deere Acquires Majority Stake In Hagie Manufacturing
Deere & Company has entered a joint venture with Hagie Manufacturing, the U.S. market leader in high-clearance sprayers. In the agreement, Deere acquires majority…
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