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)
Ashville AL: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026 · Cullman AL: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Ashville AL 11/9 Str 7wt $310, Hfr 4wt $360 5wt $327 7wt $295; Cullman AL 11/10 Hfr 4wt $366 5wt $332, Str 4wt $450. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
196 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Dec 29, 2025):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6092 (contiguous county, drought) approved 12/29/25 covers Jefferson Co., AL. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/jefferson-al STOP=end
209 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.