Past sale
Cattle sale, Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Report date Jul 28, 2026 · Published by USDA Jul 29, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Jul 28Sale shown
254Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago, slaughter bulls sold steady to 7.00 lower; slaughter cows sold unevenly steady. Feeder steers lightly tested; feeder bulls and heifers unevenly steady to weak.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 755 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 490 | 1 | $352.00 | $352.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 575 | 2 | $328.00–342.00 | $335.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 639 | 16 | $332.00–340.00 | $339.51 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 4 | $318.00 | $318.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 200 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $377.50 | $377.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 483 | 2 | $323.00–330.00 | $326.59 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 586 | 7 | $311.00–313.00 | $312.72 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $327.50 | $327.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 650 | 1 | $322.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 315 | 3 | $425.00–445.00 | $431.67 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 360 | 1 | $342.50 | $342.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 3 | $366.00–380.00 | $371.89 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 482 | 3 | $334.00–342.50 | $337.36 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 640 | 2 | $320.00–324.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 735 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $395.00 | $395.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 318 | 4 | $385.00–400.00 | $391.24 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 382 | 6 | $340.00–360.00 | $343.23 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 425 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 470 | 2 | $317.50–327.50 | $322.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 2 | $304.00–310.00 | $307.05 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 495 | 1 | $495.00 | $495.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 612 | 14 | $325.75 | $325.75 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $405.00 | $405.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 308 | 2 | $370.00–390.00 | $379.92 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 368 | 6 | $350.00–364.00 | $355.43 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 435 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 468 | 3 | $330.00–342.00 | $337.39 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 7 | $322.00–335.00 | $330.17 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 585 | 11 | $322.00–326.00 | $325.28 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $304.00 | $304.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 200–250 | 230 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 345 | 1 | $336.00 | $336.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $332.00–335.00 | $333.55 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 3 | $328.00–337.50 | $331.77 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 5 | $315.00–326.00 | $321.74 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 525 | 2 | $314.00–320.00 | $317.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 556 | 4 | $288.00–302.50 | $297.54 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 608 | 2 | $282.50–300.00 | $291.21 |
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) | 1,035–1,640 | 1,293 | 4 | $2,900–3,200 | $3,050.19 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,375–1,430 | 1,403 | 2 | $2,650–2,750 | $2,700.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | $2,825 | $2,825 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 990–1,405 | 1,234 | 7 | $1,650–2,850 | $2,396.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,135–1,245 | 1,190 | 2 | $2,225–2,500 | $2,368.86 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 770 | 770 | 1 | $1,325 | $1,325 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,320 | 1,320 | 2 | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 800 | 800 | 2 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 845 | 845 | 2 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 850–1,460 | 1,195 | 22 | $165.00–192.00 | $184.40 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,310 | 1,310 | 1 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 815–1,190 | 1,067 | 5 | $145.00–178.00 | $170.57 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,370–1,380 | 1,375 | 2 | $186.00–190.00 | $188.01 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 730–965 | 873 | 3 | $158.00–166.00 | $161.23 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,025–1,850 | 1,414 | 4 | $203.00–220.00 | $214.64 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,175 | 1,175 | 1 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
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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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