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)
Russellville AL: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026 · Florence AL: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Russellville AL 11/9 Hfr 4wt $365 5wt $332 7wt $280; Florence AL 11/9 Str 4wt $439 7wt $319, Hfr 4wt $355 5wt $311 7wt $270. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
204 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Franklin Co., AL is now on FSA's 2026 LFP drought list (file of 11/5/26), up to 2 monthly payments on some pasture. Ask your county FSA office. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/franklin-al STOP=end
209 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Dec 29, 2025):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6101 (contiguous county, drought) approved 12/29/25 covers Franklin Co., AL. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/franklin-al STOP=end
207 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.