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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 bill this week.  We know...

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.  The Congressional Budget Office is...

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 Agrow provide financing for? To...

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.  Don’t forget that your local...

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 needed. Numerous organizations are urging...

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, TX) has 39+ years of...

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 additional havoc when flooding is...

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 your goals. Agrow exhibits many...

There’s still time to take advantage of historically low interest rates with Agrow! The USDA’s annual land value survey shows cropland average values up 0.98% and total farm real estate up 1.95% from June 2017 – June 2018.  Things have gone particularly well in our area with Texas up 9.1%, OK up 5.3% and LA up 3.3%.  This silver lining has...

Why is Agrow the ideal choice for your next livestock loan? Whether you operate your livestock on a small or large scale, we understand your business goals and expansion needs.  Unlike traditional banks, we recognize the ups and downs of the Ag industry.  This is why our loan department works diligently to customize your loan(s) to meet the needs and...

Manage your business better with an Agrow Line-of-Credit A line of credit offers the convenience and flexibility to assist you in managing your cash in-flows and out-flows.   No matter if you need cash for farming, ranching, or some other agribusiness venture; we make it easy for you to make those necessary purchases throughout the year on an as needed basis. ...

Equipment & Machinery Loans at Agrow Your business depends on tools and equipment that keep up with your constant on-the-go pace.  To maintain and grow, it’s important to ensure that your equipment investments are hard at work along with you while allowing more freedom with your business finances. At Agrow, we finance equipment and machinery such as tractors, combines, hay...