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)
Owenton KY: USDA report of Nov 11, 2026 · Lexington KY: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Owenton KY 11/11 Str 4wt $364 5wt $361 7wt $329, Hfr 4wt $354 5wt $331 7wt $289; Lexington KY 11/9 Str 4wt $447 5wt $388 7wt $318, Hfr 4wt $372 5wt $332 7wt $272. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
242 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Dec 22, 2025):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6123 (primary county, flooding, flash flooding, and excessive rain) approved 12/22/25 covers Owen Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/owen-ky STOP=end
233 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.