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)
Shelby NC: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026 · Canton NC: USDA report of Nov 14, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Shelby NC 11/10 Str 4wt $385 5wt $357 7wt $252, Hfr 4wt $327 5wt $299 7wt $227. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com/b/shelby-nc STOP=end
171 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Rutherford Co., NC 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/rutherford-nc STOP=end
213 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Apr 21, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6203 (contiguous county, drought) approved 4/21/26 covers Rutherford Co., NC. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/rutherford-nc STOP=end
210 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.