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)
Russellville AL: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026 · Houston MS: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Russellville AL 11/9 Hfr 4wt $365 5wt $332 7wt $280; Houston MS 11/9 Hfr 4wt $320 5wt $310. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
171 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Dec 29, 2025):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6101 (contiguous county, drought) approved 12/29/25 covers Itawamba Co., MS. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/itawamba-ms STOP=end
207 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.