Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Report date May 26, 2026 · Published by USDA May 26, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:25 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
May 26Sale shown
173Head sold
Tue, Nov 3Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows and bulls mostly steady, all feeder classes lightly tested, replacement cows steady to 3.00 higher.
USDA Market News report narrative
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,010–1,675 | 1,269 | 23 | $191.00–204.00 | $197.57 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 860–1,455 | 1,233 | 7 | $205.00–207.00 | $205.33 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 975–1,305 | 1,151 | 7 | $183.00–188.00 | $185.48 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,485–1,545 | 1,515 | 2 | $188.00–198.00 | $192.90 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 915–1,085 | 988 | 3 | $165.00–174.00 | $167.78 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,010–1,130 | 1,063 | 3 | $178.00–180.00 | $178.96 |
| Lean 85-90% · Low dressing | 855–1,100 | 970 | 3 | $147.00–156.00 | $150.33 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 1 | $360.00 | $360.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 850–900 | 870 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 365 | 3 | $420.00–425.00 | $423.40 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $367.50 | $367.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 2 | $315.00–317.50 | $316.24 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 3 | $315.00–317.50 | $315.85 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 400 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
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) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,195–1,285 | 1,255 | 3 | $2,800–3,200 | $2,926.96 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,050–1,300 | 1,185 | 3 | $3,050–3,400 | $3,212.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,155–1,250 | 1,203 | 2 | $2,400–2,500 | $2,451.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 945 | 945 | 1 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 790 | 790 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 725 | 725 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 385 | 1 | $435.00 | $435.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 550 | 1 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 255 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $410.00–420.00 | $414.84 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 625 | 2 | $340.00–362.00 | $350.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 245 | 1 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 260 | 2 | $380.00–420.00 | $400.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $395.00–410.00 | $402.45 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 509 | 4 | $360.00–362.00 | $360.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 567 | 3 | $332.00–355.00 | $344.08 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 640 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
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) · Open | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,200 | 1,200 | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,100–1,150 | 1,125 | 4 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,305–1,355 | 1,330 | 2 | $220.00–221.00 | $220.51 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,585–1,620 | 1,603 | 2 | $233.00–234.00 | $233.49 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,065–1,425 | 1,245 | 2 | $191.00–196.50 | $194.15 |
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About Calhoun Stockyard
- Listed as
- Calhoun Stockyard
- Sale day
- Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. sheep and goats; 12:30 p.m. cattle
- Phone
- (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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