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)
Monterey VA: USDA report of Oct 21, 2026 · Harrisonburg VA (Shenandoah): USDA report of Nov 7, 2026
Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Monterey VA 10/21 Str 4wt $430 5wt $387 7wt $291, Hfr 4wt $340 5wt $332 7wt $302; Harrisonburg VA (Shenandoah) 11/7 Str 4wt $427 5wt $389 7wt $327, Hfr 4wt $347 5wt $329 7wt $241. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end
259 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).
When your county qualifies
Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):
Cownty: Highland Co., VA 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/highland-va STOP=end
209 characters (2 texts).
Example from the current FSA file (Jul 31, 2026):
Cownty: USDA disaster designation S6314 (primary county, drought) approved 7/31/26 covers Highland Co., VA. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/highland-va STOP=end
203 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.