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)
Napoleon ND: USDA report of Nov 12, 2026 · Aberdeen SD: USDA report of Nov 11, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Napoleon ND 11/12 Str 4wt $476 5wt $431 7wt $367, Hfr 4wt $426 5wt $415 7wt $346; Aberdeen SD 11/11 Str 4wt $488 5wt $446 7wt $381, Hfr 4wt $424 5wt $398 7wt $323. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
243 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Grand Forks Co., ND is now on FSA's 2026 LFP drought list (file of 11/5/26), up to 3 monthly payments on some pasture. Ask your county FSA office. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/grand-forks-nd STOP=end
215 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.