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)
Carthage TN: USDA report of Nov 14, 2026 · Lafayette TN: USDA report of Nov 4, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Carthage TN 11/14 Str 4wt $399 5wt $376, Hfr 4wt $359 5wt $331 7wt $276; Lafayette TN 11/4 Str 4wt $382 5wt $390 7wt $320, Hfr 4wt $355 5wt $334 7wt $292. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
234 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Smith Co., TN 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/smith-tn STOP=end
203 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jul 28, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6311 (contiguous county, drought) approved 7/28/26 covers Smith Co., TN. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/smith-tn 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.