Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Report date Apr 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
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Tue, Nov 3Next sale
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Compared to a week ago, Slaughter cows and bulls mostly steady, Replacement cows mostly steady, Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher, Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher, Feeder bulls 3.00 to 5.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 2 | $462.50 | $462.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $424.00 | $424.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 2 | $370.00–382.00 | $375.91 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 800–850 | 800 | 1 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 278 | 2 | $600.00–610.00 | $604.68 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 328 | 2 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 385 | 7 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $440.00–450.00 | $443.23 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 530 | 1 | $432.00 | $432.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 563 | 2 | $370.00–378.00 | $373.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 635 | 2 | $360.00–364.00 | $361.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $356.00 | $356.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 383 | 4 | $440.00–455.00 | $447.48 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 423 | 2 | $430.00–450.00 | $440.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 478 | 6 | $415.00–435.00 | $427.40 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 513 | 2 | $400.00–415.00 | $407.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $349.00 | $349.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 608 | 3 | $340.00–350.00 | $345.30 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $295.00 | $295.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 3 | $500.00–525.00 | $513.49 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 385 | 8 | $492.50 | $492.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 411 | 4 | $450.00–465.00 | $457.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 542 | 5 | $430.00–432.00 | $431.61 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 618 | 2 | $372.00–378.00 | $374.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 655 | 2 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 2 | $440.00–445.00 | $442.53 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 417 | 3 | $435.00–445.00 | $441.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $435.00–440.00 | $436.62 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 538 | 2 | $420.00–425.00 | $422.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $361.00 | $361.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 2 | $316.00–318.00 | $316.99 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 327 | 5 | $425.00–440.00 | $437.11 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 429 | 6 | $407.50–425.00 | $417.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 469 | 4 | $415.00–425.00 | $418.69 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $402.50–410.00 | $406.16 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 595 | 1 | $334.00 | $334.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 633 | 2 | $290.00–300.00 | $294.98 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $296.00 | $296.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 750–800 | 785 | 1 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $615.00 | $615.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 520 | 1 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 580 | 1 | $400.00 | $400.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 418 | 2 | $460.00–465.00 | $462.57 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $425.00 | $425.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 950–1,415 | 1,178 | 13 | $173.00–183.00 | $178.14 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,085–1,730 | 1,340 | 4 | $185.00–193.00 | $188.10 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 800–1,265 | 998 | 6 | $170.00–172.00 | $171.56 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Low dressing | 1,515 | 1,515 | 1 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 640–1,095 | 873 | 4 | $153.00–162.00 | $156.65 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 945–990 | 968 | 2 | $163.50–165.00 | $164.23 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 880 | 880 | 1 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,190–1,620 | 1,369 | 4 | $200.00–206.00 | $202.43 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,550–1,760 | 1,665 | 4 | $214.00–216.00 | $214.77 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,175–1,585 | 1,342 | 3 | $189.00–194.00 | $192.15 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,055–1,400 | 1,228 | 2 | $2,500–2,625 | $2,571.28 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,080–1,315 | 1,186 | 4 | $2,500–2,750 | $2,619.94 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,020–1,430 | 1,223 | 4 | $2,800–3,050 | $2,884.76 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 945–1,150 | 1,048 | 2 | $2,000–2,275 | $2,150.95 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 980–1,285 | 1,115 | 4 | $2,000–2,300 | $2,110.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 920–1,340 | 1,146 | 4 | $2,250–2,500 | $2,375.25 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 870 | 870 | 1 | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| Small · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 855–890 | 868 | 3 | $2,150–2,350 | $2,284.36 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,105 | 1,105 | 2 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 925 | 925 | 2 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,140 | 1,140 | 2 | $4,150 | $4,150 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,030–1,285 | 1,141 | 8 | $3,300–3,500 | $3,404.38 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 830–875 | 858 | 6 | $3,000–3,400 | $3,200.39 |
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- Sale day
- Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. sheep and goats; 12:30 p.m. cattle
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- (706) 629-1900
- Address
- Hwy. 53, 2270 Rome Road SW, Calhoun
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From Georgia Department of Agriculture - Livestock Sales and Events Calendar, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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