Tillable, the Airbnb of Agriculture Who knew that renting farmland would be just as easy as getting an Airbnb rental for your next vacation? Tillable.com is connecting landowners and growers by offering digital leases, automated payments & data collection to help streamline farmland rentals. According to USDA, 40% of all American farmland is rented, yet...
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Merry Christmas from Agrow Credit Corp!
Just in time for Christmas, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law! Wishing you & yours a safe & joyful Christmas
Farm bill passes the Senate
Farm bill passes the Senate Some good news came our way yesterday as the U.S. Senate approved the 2018 Farm Bill with an 87-13 vote. U.S. Senator John Cornyn & U.S. Senator Ted Cruz both voted in favor of the bill. The U.S. House of Representatives are expected to make their final vote on the...
2018 Farm Bill Update
2018 Farm Bill Update This week it was announced that the House & Senate negotiators have reached a principle agreement on a five-year farm bill with a goal of getting voted on before December 7. The tentative agreement still has some outstanding items, including forestry provisions, which are currently being sorted out by lead negotiators. ...
FAQ about Land Loans with Agrow Credit
FAQ about Land Loans with Agrow Credit We’d like to take this opportunity for you to get to know more about land financing with Agrow. So, let’s get started with the basics. What types of “land” qualify for an Agrow land loan? Ranches Farms Pastures Recreational Investment Now that we have that settled, what can...
Five Herd “Rules of Wisdom”
Five Herd “Rules of Wisdom” There are many different methods to raising livestock, yet there are 5 proven “rules of wisdom” that we can agree upon. #1. Work with a good veterinarian & keep animal health at the forefront. Animal health depends on many factors like preventing and treating diseases, but also maintaining pasture health. ...
A Cry for Farm Bill Completion
On September 30th the 2014 Farm Bill expired and a new bill has yet to make its way to Congress. Financial security for farmers and ranchers is a necessity and particularly with the many obstacles they are facing including low prices, an uncertain market and unpredictable weather. The farm bill will supply that safety net...
Better Financing = Bigger Profits with Agrow
Better Financing = Bigger Profits Is your current lender following through on this? At Agrow we are often able to move our customers to a lower fixed rate from their existing higher variable rates (as well as fixed). Getting a lower rate isn’t the only thing that Agrow can help with. Agrow (headquartered in Austin,...
Livestock Readiness & Recovery During a Flood
As we’ve seen in Texas this past week, flooding events can quickly occur and cause unnecessary chaos if you are not properly prepared. We thought now is the perfect time to review some actions to take prior to these emergency events. As we well know, having livestock and other animals on a farm or ranch creates...
Qualities to look for in an Ag Lender
Qualities to look for in an Ag Lender Agriculture has always been a tough industry and today is especially no exception. That’s why it’s more important than ever to ensure that you’re doing business with a lender that has your best interests in mind by providing you financial services that are ethical and appropriate for...