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)
Canton NC: USDA report of Nov 14, 2026 · Knoxville TN: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Knoxville TN 11/10 Str 4wt $427 5wt $376 7wt $328, Hfr 4wt $361 5wt $335 7wt $299. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com/b/knoxville-tn STOP=end
177 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Swain 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/swain-nc STOP=end
203 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Apr 15, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6190 (contiguous county, drought) approved 4/15/26 covers Swain Co., NC. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/swain-nc STOP=end
200 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.