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)
Darlington SC: USDA report of Nov 10, 2026 · Orangeburg SC: USDA report of Nov 11, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Darlington SC 11/10 Hfr 4wt $373 5wt $330 7wt $273, Str 4wt $413; Orangeburg SC 11/11 Str 5wt $365 7wt $324, Hfr 5wt $323 7wt $260. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
211 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Kershaw Co., SC 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/kershaw-sc STOP=end
207 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (May 18, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6255 (primary county, drought) approved 5/18/26 covers Kershaw Co., SC. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/kershaw-sc 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.