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)
Somerset KY: USDA report of Nov 14, 2026 · Albany KY: USDA report of Nov 11, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Somerset KY 11/14 Str 4wt $438 5wt $368 7wt $356, Hfr 4wt $362 5wt $336 7wt $270; Albany KY 11/11 Str 4wt $460 5wt $405 7wt $333, Hfr 4wt $402 5wt $370 7wt $286. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
241 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Whitley Co., KY is now on FSA's 2026 LFP drought list (file of 11/5/26), up to 4 monthly payments on some pasture. Ask your county FSA office. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/whitley-ky STOP=end
207 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jul 28, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6297 (primary county, drought) approved 7/28/26 covers Whitley Co., KY. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/whitley-ky STOP=end
201 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.