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 · Rustburg VA: USDA report of Nov 9, 2026

Cownty weekly prices (USDA $/cwt): Monterey VA 10/21 Str 4wt $430 5wt $387 7wt $291, Hfr 4wt $340 5wt $332 7wt $302; Rustburg VA 11/9 Str 4wt $406 5wt $383 7wt $324, Hfr 4wt $356 5wt $320 7wt $300. Past sales, not a quote. cownty.com STOP=end

242 characters: one weekly text (2 parts, shown as one message).

When your county qualifies

Example from the current FSA file (Nov 5, 2026):

Cownty: Rockbridge Co., VA 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/rockbridge-va STOP=end

213 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 Rockbridge Co., VA. FSA emergency loans may be available. Info only; FSA decides. cownty.com/c/rockbridge-va STOP=end

207 characters (2 texts).

Try another county or barn

County

Barns (1 to 3)

Monterey VA (Monterey, VA), 42 mi

Rustburg VA (Rustburg, VA), 42 mi

Moneta VA (Moneta, VA), 44 mi

Roanoke VA (Roanoke, VA), 46 mi

Harrisonburg VA (Shenandoah) (Harrisonburg, VA), 53 mi

Harrisonburg VA (Rockingham) (Harrisonburg, VA), 53 mi

Radiant VA (Radiant, VA), 76 mi

Dublin VA (Dublin, VA), 84 mi

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.