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)
Lexington KY: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026 · Richmond KY: USDA report of Nov 13, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Lexington KY 11/9 Str 4wt $447 5wt $388 7wt $318, Hfr 4wt $372 5wt $332 7wt $272; Richmond KY 11/13 Str 4wt $380 5wt $390 7wt $325, Hfr 4wt $340 5wt $314 7wt $280. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
243 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Jessamine Co., KY 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/jessamine-ky STOP=end
211 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jul 28, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6297 (contiguous county, drought) approved 7/28/26 covers Jessamine Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/jessamine-ky 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.