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 · Springfield KY: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Owenton KY 11/11 Str 4wt $364 5wt $361 7wt $329, Hfr 4wt $354 5wt $331 7wt $289; Springfield KY 11/10 Str 4wt $422 5wt $386 7wt $340, Hfr 4wt $363 5wt $326 7wt $291. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
245 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 Shelby Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/shelby-ky STOP=end
240 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.