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Cattle sale, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Report date Oct 6, 2026 · Published by USDA Oct 6, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 6:50 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Calhoun Stockyard - Calhoun, GA (AMS_1946)
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302Head sold
Tue, Nov 10Next sale
TuesdaySale day
Compared to a week ago all slaughter classes steady, feeder steers 10.00-15.00 lower, feeder heifers unevenly steady, feeder bulls unevenly steady, all replacement 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 | 851–1,315 | 1,176 | 7 | $140.00–150.00 | $144.53 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 860–1,170 | 992 | 3 | $158.00–165.00 | $162.66 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 960–1,400 | 1,099 | 5 | $131.00–136.00 | $133.98 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,735–1,850 | 1,793 | 2 | $144.00–145.00 | $144.48 |
| Lean 85-90% · Average dressing | 740–975 | 858 | 2 | $124.00–128.00 | $126.27 |
| Lean 85-90% · High dressing | 1,190–1,255 | 1,223 | 2 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
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) | 975–1,205 | 1,061 | 4 | $3,300–3,800 | $3,551.47 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 1,080–1,390 | 1,235 | 4 | $2,250–2,850 | $2,522.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1,060–1,105 | 1,083 | 2 | $2,250–2,300 | $2,275.52 |
| Medium and Large · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1,210–1,385 | 1,254 | 4 | $2,350–2,800 | $2,605.23 |
| Small · 2-3 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 940 | 940 | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 273 | 2 | $480.00–510.00 | $494.86 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 378 | 2 | $410.00–427.50 | $418.46 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 473 | 3 | $354.00–366.00 | $358.06 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 521 | 4 | $322.00–332.00 | $327.11 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 568 | 2 | $322.00–332.00 | $326.89 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 2 | $304.00–310.00 | $307.07 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $292.00 | $292.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 760 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $417.50 | $417.50 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 388 | 2 | $390.00–392.00 | $390.99 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 430 | 2 | $362.00–386.00 | $373.72 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 472 | 3 | $322.00–340.00 | $332.83 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 514 | 7 | $305.00–318.00 | $312.12 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 593 | 2 | $308.00–316.00 | $312.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 631 | 4 | $304.00–316.00 | $313.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 675 | 1 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 720 | 1 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 795 | 1 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 365 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 443 | 2 | $316.00–326.00 | $320.97 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 463 | 2 | $310.00–324.00 | $316.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 523 | 4 | $280.00–294.00 | $289.96 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 583 | 4 | $280.00–300.00 | $286.64 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young (2-4 yrs) · Open | 1,025 | 1,025 | 2 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,040–1,200 | 1,105 | 6 | $2,250–3,525 | $2,934.95 |
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 1,060–1,350 | 1,205 | 4 | $2,050–2,500 | $2,302.07 |
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 418 | 7 | $344.00–350.00 | $347.99 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 475 | 1 | $344.00 | $344.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 518 | 2 | $318.00–322.00 | $319.97 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 576 | 3 | $318.00–320.00 | $319.35 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 622 | 4 | $312.00–318.00 | $315.01 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 666 | 3 | $302.00–312.00 | $306.75 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 721 | 2 | $290.00–310.00 | $299.73 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $352.00–356.00 | $353.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 2 | $346.00 | $346.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 420 | 4 | $324.00–336.00 | $329.32 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 475 | 3 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 505 | 5 | $302.00–312.00 | $308.81 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 558 | 2 | $288.00–298.00 | $292.98 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 1 | $288.00 | $288.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 250 | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $324.00 | $324.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 436 | 5 | $312.00–318.00 | $314.43 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $310.00 | $310.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 590 | 1 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 625 | 1 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 305 | 1 | $465.00 | $465.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 350 | 1 | $437.50 | $437.50 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 525 | 3 | $330.00–344.00 | $334.71 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 600 | 2 | $320.00–324.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 750–800 | 798 | 1 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 410 | 1 | $368.00 | $368.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 465 | 2 | $334.00–336.00 | $335.02 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 500 | 2 | $322.00 | $322.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 578 | 2 | $320.00–324.00 | $322.04 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 610 | 5 | $284.00–294.00 | $286.03 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 705 | 1 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 750–800 | 750 | 1 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 250–300 | 270 | 1 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 300–350 | 340 | 2 | $320.00–324.00 | $322.03 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 350–400 | 355 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 400–450 | 408 | 2 | $280.00–300.00 | $289.82 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 500–550 | 535 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 550–600 | 560 | 1 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Medium and Large · 3 | 600–650 | 620 | 1 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1 · Average dressing | 1,680–2,335 | 1,970 | 6 | $162.00–178.50 | $170.29 |
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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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