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Cattle sale, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Report date Aug 18, 2026 · Published by USDA Aug 18, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 8:20 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
Aug 18Sale shown
117Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago, Slaughter cows 2.00 to 4.00 lower, Slaughter bulls steady to 3.00 lower, Replacement cows mostly steady, all feeder classes lightly tested.
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 | 1,140–1,785 | 1,492 | 3 | $156.50–165.50 | $160.78 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 920–1,700 | 1,310 | 2 | $155.00–155.50 | $155.32 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 1,195–1,200 | 1,198 | 2 | $145.00–148.00 | $146.50 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,570–1,705 | 1,638 | 2 | $198.00–204.00 | $200.88 |
| YG 1 · High dressing | 1,810–1,850 | 1,830 | 2 | $208.00–210.00 | $209.01 |
| YG 1 · Low dressing | 1,210–1,725 | 1,422 | 3 | $182.00–185.00 | $183.26 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $316.00 | $316.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $301.00 | $301.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 658 | 2 | $294.00–300.00 | $297.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 782 | 5 | $285.00–297.00 | $294.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $374.00–378.00 | $376.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 455 | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 1 | $302.50 | $302.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 573 | 2 | $290.00–298.00 | $294.12 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 290 | 1 | $390.00 | $390.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 440 | 1 | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 473 | 2 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 1 | $470.00 | $470.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 450 | 5 | $399.00 | $399.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 555 | 1 | $323.00 | $323.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $311.00 | $311.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 395 | 1 | $402.50 | $402.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 518 | 4 | $332.00–354.00 | $338.86 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 2 | $307.00–308.00 | $307.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 710 | 2 | $272.50–280.00 | $276.28 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 295 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 428 | 2 | $334.00–340.00 | $337.02 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 474 | 4 | $314.00–320.00 | $317.87 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 545 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $280.00–296.00 | $287.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 650–700 | 660 | 2 | $267.50–274.00 | $270.73 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 630 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 655 | 1 | $302.00 | $302.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 515 | 1 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
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 | 1,140–1,365 | 1,250 | 6 | $3,450–3,500 | $3,468.20 |
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) | 1,195 | 1,195 | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,230–1,680 | 1,387 | 3 | $2,450–2,950 | $2,711.30 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 955 | 955 | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,020–1,320 | 1,185 | 3 | $1,850–2,375 | $2,073.63 |
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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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