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 · Paris KY: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Lexington KY 11/9 Str 4wt $447 5wt $388 7wt $318, Hfr 4wt $372 5wt $332 7wt $272; Paris KY 11/9 Str 4wt $458 5wt $397 7wt $322, Hfr 4wt $371 5wt $333. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
230 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 (contiguous county, flooding, flash flooding, and excessive rain) approved 12/22/25 covers Scott Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/scott-ky STOP=end
238 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.