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)
Kearney: USDA report of Nov 11, 2026 · Lexington: USDA report of Nov 13, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Kearney 11/11 Str 4wt $493 5wt $436 7wt $361, Hfr 4wt $416 5wt $390 7wt $323; Lexington 11/13 Str 4wt $497 5wt $443 7wt $362, Hfr 4wt $434 5wt $391. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
228 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Harlan Co., NE 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/harlan-ne STOP=end
205 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jun 4, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6281 (contiguous county, drought) approved 6/4/26 covers Harlan Co., NE. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/harlan-ne 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.