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)
Ledbetter KY: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026 · Jackson MO: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Ledbetter KY 11/10 Str 4wt $437 5wt $381, Hfr 4wt $385 5wt $343 7wt $270; Jackson MO 11/10 Str 4wt $402 5wt $360 7wt $330, Hfr 4wt $346 5wt $340. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
225 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Ballard Co., KY 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/ballard-ky STOP=end
207 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jul 28, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6300 (contiguous county, drought) approved 7/28/26 covers Ballard Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/ballard-ky STOP=end
204 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.