What the texts look like
These are the exact texts Cownty would send, built from the latest USDA and FSA files. Texting is off right now; nothing is sent.
Once a week (one text for all your barns)
Cullman AL: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026 · Arab AL: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Cullman AL 11/10 Hfr 4wt $366 5wt $332, Str 4wt $450; Arab AL 11/10 Str 7wt $328, Hfr 4wt $351 5wt $317 7wt $290. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
193 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Cullman Co., AL is now on FSA's 2026 LFP drought list (file of 11/5/26), up to 1 monthly payments on some pasture. Ask your county FSA office. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/cullman-al STOP=end
207 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Sep 15, 2025):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6066 (primary county, excessive rain) approved 9/15/25 covers Cullman Co., AL. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/cullman-al STOP=end
208 characters (2 texts).
Try another county or barn
Alerts go out only for new facts: a new LFP listing or a new USDA disaster designation. Every text goes through an approval queue first, and you can reply STOP anytime.